Animal Lifecycle (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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Within what time must a calf consume colostrum for optimal antibody absorption?
Within what time must a calf consume colostrum for optimal antibody absorption?
Within 2 hours of birth
What is the correct order of cattle lifecycle stages?
What is the correct order of cattle lifecycle stages?
Calf→Weanling→Yearling→Breeding Cow
Why must weanling diets be rich in protein?
Why must weanling diets be rich in protein?
For rapid muscle & bone development
What is the main risk of overfeeding dairy heifers during the yearling stage?
What is the main risk of overfeeding dairy heifers during the yearling stage?
Fat deposition in mammary tissue
What is the target Body Condition Score for breeding cows at calving time?
What is the target Body Condition Score for breeding cows at calving time?
3.0
Which lifecycle stage is the most nutritionally demanding?
Which lifecycle stage is the most nutritionally demanding?
Lactating cow stage
How long does the dry cow period typically last?
How long does the dry cow period typically last?
60 days
Which minerals are particularly crucial for fertility in breeding cows?
Which minerals are particularly crucial for fertility in breeding cows?
Selenium, copper & iodine
What age range defines the calf stage?
What age range defines the calf stage?
0-8 weeks
What does the cow's body prioritise during lactation?
What does the cow's body prioritise during lactation?
Milk production over body condition