Dry Matter in Silage (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What does dry matter testing measure in silage samples?
What does dry matter testing measure in silage samples?
Amount of solid material in the sample
What problem can too much moisture cause in silage?
What problem can too much moisture cause in silage?
Poor fermentation
At what temperature must the oven be capable of maintaining for this test?
At what temperature must the oven be capable of maintaining for this test?
105°C
Why is 105°C specifically chosen for drying silage samples?
Why is 105°C specifically chosen for drying silage samples?
Removes water without burning organic matter
How often must the sample be removed from the oven to check its weight?
How often must the sample be removed from the oven to check its weight?
Every 10 minutes
When should you stop the drying process?
When should you stop the drying process?
When constant weight is achieved
What is the formula for calculating dry matter percentage?
What is the formula for calculating dry matter percentage?
What dry matter percentage range indicates good quality silage?
What dry matter percentage range indicates good quality silage?
25-35%
Empty beaker: 50g, beaker + wet sample: 200g, beaker + dry: 80g. What is the dry matter %?
Empty beaker: 50g, beaker + wet sample: 200g, beaker + dry: 80g. What is the dry matter %?
20%
What practical application does dry matter content NOT directly help farmers with?
What practical application does dry matter content NOT directly help farmers with?
Predicting weather patterns
