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?

    <p>Fresh, leafy grass each day</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>0.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is zero grazing in livestock management?

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

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

    <p>About one week</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Increased tillering of the grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nitrogen fertilisers are commonly used for grassland?

    <p>CAN, Urea, and 18-6-12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should artificial fertiliser not be spread in Ireland?

    <p>From mid-September to mid-January</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To maintain the quality of the grass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the quantity and time of nitrogen application determined?

    <p>By whether the land is used for grazing or silage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To comply with the quality regulations for water protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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