Production (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is the main advantage of genomic selection in animal breeding?
What is the main advantage of genomic selection in animal breeding?
Reduces generation interval to months
In which farming sector is sexed semen technology particularly valuable?
In which farming sector is sexed semen technology particularly valuable?
Dairy farming
By what percentage can precision feeding systems reduce feed costs?
By what percentage can precision feeding systems reduce feed costs?
10-15%
What does sustainable intensification mean?
What does sustainable intensification mean?
Greater output from same/fewer resources
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions does the livestock sector produce?
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions does the livestock sector produce?
14.5%
What type of approach does modern animal health management create?
What type of approach does modern animal health management create?
Proactive rather than reactive
What benefit does creating hornless cattle through genetic engineering provide?
What benefit does creating hornless cattle through genetic engineering provide?
Improves welfare and worker safety
In circular systems, how is manure treated?
In circular systems, how is manure treated?
As valuable fertiliser resource
How do automated milking systems improve animal welfare?
How do automated milking systems improve animal welfare?
Cows milked on their own schedule
By what % can greenhouse gas emissions per litre of milk be reduced in integrated systems?
By what % can greenhouse gas emissions per litre of milk be reduced in integrated systems?
30%