Product Details

MULATO II® (Hybrid Brachiaria)

Main Description: Mulato II is the first generation of hybrids developed by Grupo Papalotla, designed to overcome the limitations of common Brachiarias. It is a highly productive forage, recognized worldwide for its superior nutritional quality and high resistance to drought and pests. It is the benchmark for high-performance tropical ranching.

Key Characteristics & Benefits:

• High Forage Quality: Excellent levels of palatability and digestibility, which translates into significant increases in meat and milk production.
• Protein Content: Can reach between 14% and 18% crude protein depending on soil fertility and management.
• Superior Drought Tolerance: Its deep root system allows it to stay productive and green even during prolonged dry seasons.
• Rapid Establishment: Vigorous growth that ensures quick ground cover and early first grazing.
• Pest Resistance: High tolerance to spittlebugs (salivazo) and other common pests and diseases in tropical areas.
• Versatility: Excellent performance in rotational grazing and is highly suitable for hay and silage production.
• Growth Habit: Semi-erect to decumbent growth, providing a dense forage mass.

Management Recommendations:

• Days to First Grazing: 80–90 days after germination.
• Resting Period: 25–35 days depending on the season and management.
• Adaptation: 0 – 1,500/1,800 meters above sea level (masl).
• Animal Output Height: Recommended to remove livestock when the grass is 20 cm high to ensure vigorous regrowth.