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What is the benefit of the Leader-follower System for young animals?
What is the benefit of the Leader-follower System for young animals?
- They get the freshest, leafiest, most digestible grass. (correct)
- They are less likely to get lost.
- They can learn from the older animals.
- They have less competition for food.
What is the purpose of using a livestock unit (LU) measurement?
What is the purpose of using a livestock unit (LU) measurement?
- To measure the weight of each livestock animal
- To determine the amount of grass needed on a farm (correct)
- To determine the amount of water needed for livestock
- To calculate the number of different types of livestock on a farm
How does Mixed Grazing benefit grass tillering?
How does Mixed Grazing benefit grass tillering?
- Sheep graze close to the ground. (correct)
- Cattle graze close to the ground.
- Cattle and sheep eat different types of grass.
- Cattle and sheep prevent each other from overgrazing.
In the context of grazing methods, what is the main advantage of padlock grazing?
In the context of grazing methods, what is the main advantage of padlock grazing?
Why is nitrogen application necessary on grassland with no clover?
Why is nitrogen application necessary on grassland with no clover?
What is one disadvantage of strip grazing compared to padlock grazing?
What is one disadvantage of strip grazing compared to padlock grazing?
What are some commonly used nitrogen fertilisers mentioned in the text?
What are some commonly used nitrogen fertilisers mentioned in the text?
How does block grazing differ from padlock grazing?
How does block grazing differ from padlock grazing?
According to the Nitrates Directive, how should nitrogen application be done?
According to the Nitrates Directive, how should nitrogen application be done?
During which months can artificial fertiliser not be spread in Ireland?
During which months can artificial fertiliser not be spread in Ireland?
What characterizes zero grazing as a method of feeding livestock?
What characterizes zero grazing as a method of feeding livestock?
What is the purpose of topping in grazing management?
What is the purpose of topping in grazing management?
Why is fencing needed in paddock grazing and not in zero grazing?
Why is fencing needed in paddock grazing and not in zero grazing?
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