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What management principle is highlighted by the phrase 'main course principle - no dessert' in the text?
What management principle is highlighted by the phrase 'main course principle - no dessert' in the text?
- Controlling post-grazing height
- Rotational grazing
- Maximizing per cow production (correct)
- Grazing residual targets
What is the purpose of manipulating pasture eaten to meet average pasture cover targets, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of manipulating pasture eaten to meet average pasture cover targets, as mentioned in the text?
- Maximizing pasture growth for the season
- Ensuring consistent, even grazing height (correct)
- Preventing post-grazing height from increasing
- Controlling rotational grazing periods
How should pasture cover be distributed among paddocks to ensure high-quality pasture for all paddocks?
How should pasture cover be distributed among paddocks to ensure high-quality pasture for all paddocks?
- Allow uneven distribution based on cow preferences
- Ensure a feed wedge in all paddocks (correct)
- Depend on natural growth patterns
- Encourage post-grazing height variation
What is the main factor that determines the species make-up of a pasture and its long term viability?
What is the main factor that determines the species make-up of a pasture and its long term viability?
How does undergrazing pastures affect plant and animal health, as mentioned in the text?
How does undergrazing pastures affect plant and animal health, as mentioned in the text?
What are the main tools of grazing management mentioned in the text?
What are the main tools of grazing management mentioned in the text?
Why is it essential for farmers to know the correct time to harvest grass in this type of grazing system?
Why is it essential for farmers to know the correct time to harvest grass in this type of grazing system?
What negative impact can occur if forage is harvested too young in this type of grazing system?
What negative impact can occur if forage is harvested too young in this type of grazing system?
What consequence is likely to happen if forage is harvested when it is too old in this grazing system?
What consequence is likely to happen if forage is harvested when it is too old in this grazing system?
