Food Quality (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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Which nutrient is higher in grass-fed products and acts as an antioxidant?
Which nutrient is higher in grass-fed products and acts as an antioxidant?
Vitamin E
Which cattle breed produces milk with significantly higher fat and protein percentages?
Which cattle breed produces milk with significantly higher fat and protein percentages?
Jersey
How many main factors affect food quality in animal production?
How many main factors affect food quality in animal production?
Four
Which disease in dairy cows can severely impact milk quality and is prevented by good housing?
Which disease in dairy cows can severely impact milk quality and is prevented by good housing?
Mastitis
What does EBI stand for in breeding programmes?
What does EBI stand for in breeding programmes?
Economic Breeding Index
Which Irish certification scheme provides official recognition of quality standards?
Which Irish certification scheme provides official recognition of quality standards?
Bord Bia Origin Green
What environmental benefit do grasslands provide to offset greenhouse gas emissions?
What environmental benefit do grasslands provide to offset greenhouse gas emissions?
Carbon sequestration
How does grass-fed beef differ in flavour compared to grain-fed alternatives?
How does grass-fed beef differ in flavour compared to grain-fed alternatives?
More distinct and complex
Which conserved feed becomes critical during winter when fresh grass is unavailable?
Which conserved feed becomes critical during winter when fresh grass is unavailable?
Silage
What aspect of animal welfare in grass-fed systems improves meat and milk quality?
What aspect of animal welfare in grass-fed systems improves meat and milk quality?
Lower stress levels