This work aimed at evaluating the production of beef heifers in two cultivars of black oats (Avena strigosa Schreb): 'Comum' and 'IAPAR 61' mixed with Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam). The variables evaluated were: forage mass (FM), forage on offer (FO), daily accumulation of dry matter (FAD), stocking rate (SR), average daily gain (ADG), live weight gain (LWG), crude protein (CP) and in vitro organic matter digestibility (IVOMD). No effects (P>0.05) were detected on FAD, SR, DAP, LWG and CP for the two cultivars. The IVOMD of 'IAPAR 61' presented highest values during a more extended period in growing season of pasture. The 'IAPAR 61' cultivar can be indicated for use under grazing in Rio Grande do Sul State.
stocking rate; average daily gain; continuous grazing
