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Grazing and Grassland Management Quiz

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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?

No fencing is used

Permanent wooden fence

Barbed wire fence

Moveable electric fence (correct)

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?

Fresh, leafy grass each day Signup and view all the answers

What is the grazing measurement for cattle less than 1 year old?

0.4 Signup and view all the answers

What is zero grazing in livestock management?

Cattle are housed all year round and fed cut grass or forage crops Signup and view all the answers

In block grazing, how long do livestock graze a block before returning to it?

About one week Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of allowing young animals to graze ahead of older stock in a leader-follower system?

To ensure young animals get the freshest, leafiest, most digestible grass Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of mixed grazing with cattle and sheep in the same field?

Increased tillering of the grass Signup and view all the answers

Which nitrogen fertilisers are commonly used for grassland?

CAN, Urea, and 18-6-12 Signup and view all the answers

When should artificial fertiliser not be spread in Ireland?

From mid-September to mid-January Signup and view all the answers

Why should nitrogen be applied to grassland where there is no clover?

To maintain the quality of the grass Signup and view all the answers

How are the quantity and time of nitrogen application determined?

By whether the land is used for grazing or silage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying nitrogen on grassland according to the Nitrates Directive?

To comply with the quality regulations for water protection Signup and view all the answers

Grazing and Grassland Management Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the measurement of livestock grazing known as LU?

In the strip grazing method, what is used to divide a field?

What is the purpose of topping in grazing management?

What is the main advantage of paddock grazing?

What is the grazing measurement for cattle less than 1 year old?

What is zero grazing in livestock management?

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 main benefit of mixed grazing with cattle and sheep in the same field?

Which nitrogen fertilisers are commonly used for grassland?

When should artificial fertiliser not be spread in Ireland?

Why should nitrogen be applied to grassland where there is no clover?

How are the quantity and time of nitrogen application determined?

What is the purpose of applying nitrogen on grassland according to the Nitrates Directive?

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