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What is the measurement of livestock grazing known as LU?
What is the measurement of livestock grazing known as LU?
- 0.15 sheep
- 0.6 cattle less than 1 year old
- 1 - 2 years old cattle
- 1 dairy cow or 1 suckler cow (correct)
In the strip grazing method, what is used to divide a field?
In the strip grazing method, what is used to divide a field?
- No fencing is used
- Permanent wooden fence
- Barbed wire fence
- Moveable electric fence (correct)
What is the purpose of topping in grazing management?
What is the purpose of topping in grazing management?
- To provide shelter for livestock
- To create pathways for livestock movement
- To reduce the growth of grass
- To encourage tillering and control weeds (correct)
What is the main advantage of paddock grazing?
What is the main advantage of paddock grazing?
What is the grazing measurement for cattle less than 1 year old?
What is the grazing measurement for cattle less than 1 year old?
What is zero grazing in livestock management?
What is zero grazing in livestock management?
In block grazing, how long do livestock graze a block before returning to it?
In block grazing, how long do livestock graze a block before returning to it?
What is the purpose of allowing young animals to graze ahead of older stock in a leader-follower system?
What is the purpose of allowing young animals to graze ahead of older stock in a leader-follower system?
What is the main benefit of mixed grazing with cattle and sheep in the same field?
What is the main benefit of mixed grazing with cattle and sheep in the same field?
Which nitrogen fertilisers are commonly used for grassland?
Which nitrogen fertilisers are commonly used for grassland?
When should artificial fertiliser not be spread in Ireland?
When should artificial fertiliser not be spread in Ireland?
Why should nitrogen be applied to grassland where there is no clover?
Why should nitrogen be applied to grassland where there is no clover?
How are the quantity and time of nitrogen application determined?
How are the quantity and time of nitrogen application determined?
What is the purpose of applying nitrogen on grassland according to the Nitrates Directive?
What is the purpose of applying nitrogen on grassland according to the Nitrates Directive?
