Secondary Data (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is secondary data in animal production?
What is secondary data in animal production?
Data already collected by researchers/agencies
What does DLG stand for in animal production?
What does DLG stand for in animal production?
Daily live-weight gain
An animal gains 80 kg over 60 days. What is the DLG?
An animal gains 80 kg over 60 days. What is the DLG?
1.33 kg/day
What does a higher DLG value indicate?
What does a higher DLG value indicate?
Good nutrition and management
How is FCR calculated?
How is FCR calculated?
Total feed intake ÷ Live-weight gain
What does a lower FCR value indicate?
What does a lower FCR value indicate?
Better efficiency and profitability
Evening milk contains what compared to morning milk?
Evening milk contains what compared to morning milk?
Higher fat and total solids
What is the first step in interpreting secondary data?
What is the first step in interpreting secondary data?
Check time period and accuracy
If feed intake is 426 kg and weight gain is 80 kg, what is the FCR?
If feed intake is 426 kg and weight gain is 80 kg, what is the FCR?
5.33
Which factors should be considered when interpreting data?
Which factors should be considered when interpreting data?
Illness, diet changes, environmental stress