Animal Experiments - Enzyme Activity

Animal Production - Replacement Heifers

Crop Production - Potatoes

Animal Physiology - The Digestive System

Copy this diagram of LS of Mammalian tooth for Monday.

Animal Physiology - The Digestive System

Please understand the first 9 learning objectives of this topic for Monday.
1.How is energy lost from an animal's body?
2.Dental Formula of Cow/Sheep and Pig
3.Explain the 5 stages of Digestion.
4.What is peristalsis?
5.List the parts and functions of a ruminant stomach.
6.List the parts and functions of the small intestine and associated enzymes.
7.List the functions of the liver.
8.List the parts and functions of the large intestine.
9.List the parts and functions of the digestive system in Poultry.
10.Compare the diet of Ruminants and Non-Ruminants.
11.Compare the diet of a cow and a calf.
12.Explain what is meant by the 'Scratch factor'.
13. Describe the cause, symptoms and treatment of Bloat.
14. Describe the cause, symptoms and treatment of Acidosis.
15.Describe an experiment to show the action of liver catalase.

Animal Physiology - Ruminant Digestion

CLick on the picture below to see functions of 4 chambers in Ruminant stomach

Grassland Experiments - To show the Dry Matter Content of Silage

Important figures for Cow/Sheep/Pig Lifecycle

Please take down the following table for tonight and fill in all the blanks. Use the quizlet below to help you fill it in.
Important to know all figures for test on Friday.
Mr Gilmartin.

Use the Flashcard mode to become familiar with figures. Then progress to Scatter and Learn mode and finish by completing Test mode.

Lactation Curve in Dairy Cows

Quick clip on how to achieve the maximum yield from a dairy cow after she calves.
Mr Gilmartin

Diseases

Work for 6th years.Copy this mind map and develop each disease under the following headings.

1.Cause(s)

2.Symptom(s)

3.Treatment

4.Prevention

Plant Identification

6th Years - Complete the following quizlet on Plant Identification. Go through the flashcards. Then attempt 3 scatter games and progress to learn mode and test mode.

Grassland - Dry Matter Digestibility

Press play below to access a clip explaining DMD and how it is relevant in rotational grazing systems. Please click here to read about how the heading date is important when choosing your reseeding grass mixture.

LC Project - Farm Yard Layout

Please complete an initial sketch of your proposed farmyard layout with surrounding fields for the weekend. Please include the following pieces of information.
1.Fencing
2.Water supply
3.Hedgerows
4.Roads
5.Gates
6.Power Source
7.Sheds
 8.Slurry/Manure Storage
9.Yards
10.Handling facilities
11.Dwelling House
12.Aspect
13.Grazing Method
14.Crops grown

Genetics

A quick introduction to Genetics and the work of Gregor Mendel.

Genetics in Agriculture

Re-Seeding

Grassland

Please enlarge the following mindmap by clicking on it. Make sure you can explain each heading by the end of the chapter.

Fertilisers - Spreading Slurry

First clip shows a sluury spreader in action. Second clip gives some very important safety tips to apply when agitating your tank.

Soil Experiments - To show Flocculation in Soil

Plant Experiments - To show Rate of Transpiration

Please watch and revise for tomorrows test.
 

Quizlet on Pigs

Please complete the following Quizlet making sure to cover all of the learning methods. Many thanks to Jamie for making it.

Exam Revision - Pig Production

Please be able to define the following terms for Friday
1. Gilt
2.Sow
3.Boar
4.Bonham
5.Criss-Cross Breeding
6.Dry Sow
7.Farrowing
8.Weaner
9. Fattener/Finisher
10.SMEDI
11.PRRS
12.FCR
13.Integrated Pig Production
14.ARK (Housing)

Plant Experiments -To show that Starch is present in a leaf.

Please watch the clips below to revise Monday's experiment.

Scientific Explanations

Please complete the following quizlet on the Scientific Explanations for 2012

The Nitrogen Cycle

Please watch the clip below (up to 5 mins 18 secs) to develop your understanding of the Nitrogen Cycle. Remember you do not need to know the names of the enzymes involved in the Nitrogen cycle. All other keywords mentioned need to be known. This clip will also be of benefit to any of you studying LC Biology.


    

Introduction to Plants

Please become familiar with the terms of this quizlet giving an Introduction to Plants.

Soil Experiments - To determine Soil Texture (Parts 2and 3)

Soil Experiments - To determine Soil Texture (Part 1)

Spreading Lime

Soil Texture

Watch the clip below paying heed to the following key words.

Texture - Propotion of Sand,Silt and Clay
Porosity - Water holding capacity of Soil
Permeability - Rate at which water flows through

Humus Overview

Hi 5th years. Please revise this overview on Humus for tomorrows class. A good idea is to convert into a mindmap.

-is the product of the breakdown of organic matter (dead plants and animals)

-holds minerals in the soil due to its high cation exchange capacity

-absorbs the water and can greatly improve the quality of otherwise poor (sandy) soils.

-improves and strengthens the crumb structure of heavy soils.

-it forms clay - humus complexes, which improves soil stability.

-its dark colour improves the warming capabilities of the soil (i.e. it is able to absorb more heat from the sun)

-can make the soil more acidic (an advantage and disadvantage depending on the use of the soil).

Plant Classification

Animal Classification

Earthworms and Soil

Know the importance of this member of Phylum Annelida.

The Lungworm

Apologies about quality. Just click on Mindmap to get a clearer picture. Copy into notes for tomorrow.

Soil Formation

Two quick clips on soil formation and soil horizons. Watch all of the first clip and to 3.08 in the second for relevant information.
Enjoy Mr Gilmartin

Peat Bog Formation

The Liver Fluke

The Liver Fluke

The Liver Fluke

 Please copy both life cycles of the Liver fluke for homework.

 

Dairy - Definitions

Please define all the following keywords for class tomorrow.
Thanks
Mr Gilmartin

Dairy - Dry Cow Therapy

Please click here to find out about Dry Cow Therapy and watch the clip below to see how it is done.

Physical Characterisitics of Soil

Soil Formation

Revision Questions - Tillage

Please make sure you can answer the following questions for the summer exams.
Using Quizlet may help.

1.Give 2 reasons for the use of crop rotation

2.What is the difference between selective and non-selective herbicide?

3.How can you tell the difference between barley and wheat?

4.When are winter varieties of cereal sown?

5.What is the advantage of winter varieties over spring varieties?

6.What are the 4 properties of certified seed? 

7.What fertilisers are applied to barley and when and how are they applied?

8.How are weeds controlled in a barley crop?

9.What diseases and pests are most likely to attack barley and how are they prevented?

10.What are the signs that barley is ready for harvest?

11.What is the average yield in tonnes per hectare for (i) barley (ii) wheat (iii)oats, for spring and winter varieties?

12.To which family does the potato belong?

13.Potatoes are categorized according to their harvest date. What are the name of the 3 main categories of potatoes?

14.Describe a suitable rotation for potatoes.

15.What is the main disease associated with potatoes? What conditions favour its spreading?

Crop Production

Crop Questions by MrGilmartin

Crop Production

Please watch this video to develop an understanding of Cereal Production

Enjoy

Mr Gilmartin

Sheep Farm Visit

Check out the clip below to revise today's visit to the sheep farm. Many thanks to Terence McGloin for giving us access to his farm and to Brian and Aoife for their help. It was an excellent trip with lots of information learned.

 

Crop Production - Potatoes

Hi folks. Please watch the following clip giving an outline of potato farming in Ireland.

Beef Traffic Lights

Print out the following spreadsheet and fill in. Then prepare a quizlet using each of the headings. remember to use at least 4points if possible when giving charachteristics.

BEEF Traffic Light

Making the Harvest

1. How many types of machine can you see in this clip.

2. What are they used for?

3. Can you list 2 hazards associated with each?

4. Can you list 2 safety precautions associated with each?

Many thanks to O'Hara contractors for providing the machinery.

Making the Harvest with O Hara contractors

AgriAware's Farm Walk and Talk

Hi folks. Please watch the clip below of today's excellent Farm Walk and Talk which was
organised by AgriAware.
Each student needs to write 5 points on each of the 7 areas which were covered today. Have it done for Friday's class please.
You can click here to access the relevant notes from the AgriAware website.

Well done to all. Mr. Gilmartin

Farm Visit Ballyhaise 2014 from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Introduction to Dairy Farming

Beef Production - Calving the Cow

Hi folks please watch the following two clips and make notes to develop a mind map on this topic.

Beef Production Questions

Please answer the following for class in the morning

1. What is meant by reproductive efficiency?
2. List the factors for selecting female breeding stock.
3. What is AI?
4. Give the advantages and Disadvantages of AI.
5. Define the terms progeny and performance testing
6. List the main factors in a successful beef breeding strategy.
7. What is a burdizzo?
8. Explain the term compensatory growth.
9. Explain conformation with reference to the EUROP scale
10. List the 4 stages of development in an animal.
11. Explain condition Scoring.

Beef Production - Meet the Super Cow!

Check out this clip below to see how breeders have developed Continental breeds to create animals who are suitable for best beef production.

Beef Breeds in Ireland

Hi folks. Please copy this mindmap (enlarge by clicking on) into your notes and revise for next Friday.

Beef Production

Please watch the following 5min clips on Beef production using Hereford and Aberdeen Angus breeds

 

Sheep Dosing

Sheep Scanning 2014

Hi folks. Please see the following notes and pictures to aid your revision on yesterday's farm visit. An initial draft on the farm visit has to be submitted for this Friday (17th Jan).

Sheep Scanning

Scanning
Scanning can be used to establish whether or not a ewe is pregnant and if so the number of lambs she is carrying. It gives an image of the ewe's womb using ultrasound.
Timing
Scanning ewes between 80 to 90 days after mating will produce a very high degree of accuracy in determining whether a ewe is barren or carrying one, two or three lambs.
Management Knowing precisely the pregnancy status of ewes allow the following management decisions to be taken: Accurate feed determination of pregnant ewes according to the number of lambs each is carrying Fattening and/or sale of non pregnant ewes Assessment of housing requirements
Improved lambing management
The scanning process is quick and from an animal's point of view, stress free

Sheep Production Quizlet

Hi folks. Please attempt the following quizlet on sheep production. Attempt in the Learn Mode first before progressing to the Flashcards or Space Race Study modes. At the end you should be able to complete the Test feature as this will be beneficial to you in end of year exams.
Best of luck
Mr. Gilmartin

Intorduction to Sheep Farming

Please watch the following clip to get an insight into sheep farming in Ireland.
Enjoy
Mr Gilmartin.