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Section A:
1. Name 2 breeds of Dairy Cow. Breed A. __________________ Breed B.___________________
2. For Breed A above give 3 characteristics:
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3. For Breed B above give 3 characteristics:
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4. Complete the following table in relation to pigs:
Gestation Period
Length of Oestrous Cycle
Duration of Oestrous Cycle
Weight at Birth
Age at puberty
Weight at Puberty
Weight at mating
Age at Mating
Weight at calving
Lactation Period
5. Outline 2 methods of milk production using the following Headings.
Liquid Farm
Creamery Farm
6. List 7 factors that milk production depends on.
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7. List 2 necessary factors when planning production inn a dairy herd.
8. What is meant by calving interval? ________________________________________________
Veronica Walsh Coláiste Treasa.
Agricultural Science
Dairy Worksheet
9. Outline 3 rules for successful calving.
10. Give 4 reasons why good body reserves are essential at calving.
11. In the space provided construct and explain the lactation curve
Explanation:
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Veronica Walsh Coláiste Treasa.
Agricultural Science
Dairy Worksheet
12. State the formula for total lactation Yield:
13. List 5 factors practiced to insure peak lactation is attained:
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14. Give 4 reasons why a rest period is required at the end of lactation.
15. State the composition of milk
16. Write a note on the management of the cow in early lactation
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17. Write a note on the management of the cow in mid to late lactation
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Veronica Walsh Coláiste Treasa.
Agricultural Science
Dairy Worksheet
18. What is meant by feeding for maintenance?
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19. What is meant by feeding for production?
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20. List 5 reasons why replacements are used in a dairy herd?
21. What is meant by grading up?
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22. Write a note on a grazing system appropriate for a dairy farmer. (draw sketch)
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23. Write a note on feeding a new born dairy calf.
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Veronica Walsh Coláiste Treasa.
Agricultural Science
Dairy Worksheet