Birdsfoot trefoil LOTHANOV

Biological Potential and Breeding Profile

The 'Lotanova' bird's-foot trefoil from the Danish company DLF represents the result of long-term breeding focused on creating a high-yielding forage component for temperate climates. Unlike traditional clover or alfalfa, this variety demonstrates exceptional tolerance to low-pH soils and nutrient-poor land, making it a strategically important tool for improving degraded pastures.

Technical Forage Characteristics

• Crop Type: Bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus).
• Origin: Denmark (DLF Seeds A/S).
• Primary Use: Intensive grazing and high-quality green forage production.

A key advantage of 'Lotanova' is its physiological adaptation to long-term grazing. The thin yet flexible stem structure and the ability to rapidly recover after defoliation allow the stand density to be maintained throughout the entire season. The high leaf-to-stem ratio ensures optimal protein content, which is critical for livestock weight gain and increased dairy herd productivity.

Why choose this solution?

The agrotechnical value of 'Lotanova' lies in reducing the risk of bloat in cattle—unlike many other legumes, bird's-foot trefoil contains condensed tannins. These compounds prevent excessive foaming in the rumen of ruminants. From a soil science perspective, the variety's developed root system promotes atmospheric nitrogen fixation, acting as a natural soil conditioner, which increases overall pasture productivity without the need for excessive synthetic fertilizers.