10 Questions
Grassland in Ireland is the main source of feed for cattle and sheep
True
A refractometer is used to measure the sucrose concentration in grass
True
Scutch grass is best controlled by using a systemic herbicide containing glyphosate
True
Permanent grassland has low levels of production
False
Poaching refers to damage caused to wet or waterlogged land by livestock movement
True
Perennial Ryegrass is the most important agricultural grass in Ireland due to its low palatability and digestibility
False
Italian Ryegrass has a longer growing season and more production than perennial White Clover
True
Hybrid Ryegrasses is a mixture of Perennial and Italian ryegrass, resulting in low yields and a short growing season
False
Cattle and sheep are selective grazers, meaning they only eat the grasses that are least palatable to them
False
Dry Matter Digestibility (DMD) measures the amount of dry matter that can be digested by an animal
True
Test your knowledge of grassland use in Ireland with this quiz! Explore topics such as stocking rate, production levels, and the importance of grass as feed for cattle and sheep. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about maximizing grassland productivity for livestock.
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