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A livestock unit (LU) is used to determine the amount of milk a cow produces.
A livestock unit (LU) is used to determine the amount of milk a cow produces.
False
In paddock grazing, the herd grazes the same paddock every day.
In paddock grazing, the herd grazes the same paddock every day.
False
Mixed Grazing allows only cattle to graze in the same field as sheep.
Mixed Grazing allows only cattle to graze in the same field as sheep.
False
Block grazing involves dividing large fields into smaller blocks where livestock graze for about one month.
Block grazing involves dividing large fields into smaller blocks where livestock graze for about one month.
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Nitrogen fertilisers CAN, Urea, and 18-6-12 are commonly used to fertilize grassland.
Nitrogen fertilisers CAN, Urea, and 18-6-12 are commonly used to fertilize grassland.
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Zero grazing means cattle graze outdoors all year round.
Zero grazing means cattle graze outdoors all year round.
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Artificial fertiliser can be spread in Ireland from mid-September to mid-January.
Artificial fertiliser can be spread in Ireland from mid-September to mid-January.
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Leader-follower System involves allowing older stock to graze ahead of young animals
Leader-follower System involves allowing older stock to graze ahead of young animals
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In paddock grazing, the herd grazes a new paddock every day.
In paddock grazing, the herd grazes a new paddock every day.
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Mixed Grazing involves Cattle & sheep grazing separately in different fields
Mixed Grazing involves Cattle & sheep grazing separately in different fields
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Block grazing involves dividing large fields into smaller blocks where livestock graze for about one week.
Block grazing involves dividing large fields into smaller blocks where livestock graze for about one week.
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Nitrogen application on grassland with no clover is not necessary for maintaining grass quality
Nitrogen application on grassland with no clover is not necessary for maintaining grass quality
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Zero grazing means cattle do not graze outdoors and are housed all year round.
Zero grazing means cattle do not graze outdoors and are housed all year round.
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Topping involves mowing grass to encourage tillering and can be used to control weeds.
Topping involves mowing grass to encourage tillering and can be used to control weeds.
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