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    Current botanical composition permanent grassland and forage quality in the Municipality of Lučani
    (Faculty of Agriculture, University of East Sarajevo, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2025-10-02) Zornic, Vladimir; Racić, Nedeljko; Lazarević, Đorđe; Lugić, Zoran; Tomić, Dalibor; Pavlović, N.; Petrović, Mirjana
    Livestock production depends on high-quality fodder, so it is necessary to assess the quality of fodder in order to balance the rations better and to ensure that the diet is as consistent and highquality as possible all year long. The aim of the study was research botanical composition and the quality of hay in farms in the Municipality of Lučani, to identify animal production constraints in the hilly areas in Republic of Serbia. In 2025, 31 samples of meadow hay and 15 samples of alfalfa hay were collected from animal farms. The floristic composition of the meadow hay was determined by calculating the weight share of specific groups (grasses, legumes, and others). Biomass quality was assessed by using infrared spectrophotometry, and the content of protein, ADF, NDF, fat and minerals was determined. Meadow hay samples had a relatively low percentage of legumes, with samples containing up to 10% of legumes prevailing. The share of forbs was usually up to 10%, which is satisfactory, and the hay samples were dominated by grasses. The hay samples had a relatively low protein content, with samples containing less than 11% protein prevailing. The comparatively high levels of NDF and ADF suggested low digestibility and palatability. The alfalfa hay had a higher protein content than the meadow hay, ranging from 14% to 18%. This was due to alfalfa’s greater potential for producing high-quality hay and its earlier mowing. Permanent grasslands have not been fully utilized because they are mowed relatively late and receive insufficient fertilization, but alfalfa fields have better management, which leads to much higher quality.