Nutrition & Animal Production (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
What type of diet do young calves require?
What type of diet do young calves require?
High protein diet
What is 'protected protein' in dairy cow nutrition?
What is 'protected protein' in dairy cow nutrition?
Protein that bypasses rumen degradation
What feeds do beef finishing cattle primarily receive?
What feeds do beef finishing cattle primarily receive?
High-energy cereals and maize silage
What is 'flushing' in sheep breeding?
What is 'flushing' in sheep breeding?
Extra energy before mating
How is twin-lamb disease prevented in pregnant ewes?
How is twin-lamb disease prevented in pregnant ewes?
Adequate energy in late pregnancy
What do weaned piglets require in their diet?
What do weaned piglets require in their diet?
Easily digestible proteins and energy
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in animal diets?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in animal diets?
Energy source
How much more energy do fats provide compared to carbohydrates?
How much more energy do fats provide compared to carbohydrates?
More than twice per gram
What is the main function of Vitamin D in animals?
What is the main function of Vitamin D in animals?
Builds strong bones and prevents rickets
What is an advantage of extensive grazing systems?
What is an advantage of extensive grazing systems?
Lower initial capital investment