Animal Lifecycle (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Cattle lifecycle progression (6 stages in order)
Cattle lifecycle progression (6 stages in order)
Calf→Weanling→Yearling→Breeding Cow→Lactating Cow→Dry Cow
When must colostrum be consumed by newborn calf?
When must colostrum be consumed by newborn calf?
Within first 2 hours of life
Calf stage duration
Calf stage duration
0-8 weeks
Weanling stage duration
Weanling stage duration
2-12 months
What is disbudding?
What is disbudding?
Removing horn buds (for safety and management)
Target Body Condition Score (BCS) at calving
Target Body Condition Score (BCS) at calving
3.0
Most nutritionally demanding lifecycle stage
Most nutritionally demanding lifecycle stage
Lactating cow stage
Typical dry period duration
Typical dry period duration
60 days
3 key minerals for breeding cow reproductive health
3 key minerals for breeding cow reproductive health
Selenium, copper, and iodine
Risk of overfeeding dairy heifers during yearling stage
Risk of overfeeding dairy heifers during yearling stage
Damages mammary tissue, reduces future milk production