EN
Results of our investigations indicate that the sward of permanent meadows deserves positive qualitative evaluation from the point of view of both, its utilization and fodder value. One of the essential elements of this assessment is the floristic composition of the sward. Therefore, no justification for their ploughing and destruction. At the present stage of permanent meadow management, it is not always possible to obtain sward which, if used as the only feed, would fully cover the nutritional requirements of animals. This is why permanent meadows must be properly managed and fertilized and utilized correctly. Systematic control of the sward floristic composition and periodical assessment of its chemical composition are the main condition to obtain the required nutritional effects.