Innovation & Intensification (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What does genomic selection allow breeders to make decisions based on?
What does genomic selection allow breeders to make decisions based on?
Genetic markers
Why is sexed semen technology particularly valuable in dairy farming?
Why is sexed semen technology particularly valuable in dairy farming?
Female calves are preferred
By how much can precision feeding systems reduce feed costs?
By how much can precision feeding systems reduce feed costs?
10-15%
What type of approach does technology integration create in health management?
What type of approach does technology integration create in health management?
Proactive rather than reactive
What benefit does genetic engineering of hornless cattle provide?
What benefit does genetic engineering of hornless cattle provide?
Improves welfare and worker safety
How is sustainable intensification defined?
How is sustainable intensification defined?
Greater output from same/fewer resources
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions comes from the livestock sector?
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions comes from the livestock sector?
14.5%
What do circular systems treat by-products as?
What do circular systems treat by-products as?
Valuable resources
In the integrated sustainable system example, by how much can milk production per cow increase?
In the integrated sustainable system example, by how much can milk production per cow increase?
20%
What welfare issue arises from elevated stocking rates?
What welfare issue arises from elevated stocking rates?
Restricts natural behaviours