Magh Ag Sci

Please click here to complete online test for soil. Classroom code is DEBLPHCI.

Make fullscreen and press play to follow
Mind Map created by jamesgilmartin with GoConqr

Starting at the beginning picture describe each step in detail in the stages of Calf Management in the Dairy herd.

Complete the following Quizlet using Scatter, Flashcards, Learn and Test.

Hi 6th years. Here are a list of topics to cover for the upcoming Christmas Exams.
1.Genetics
2.Dairy Production
3.Sheep Production
4.Beef Production
5.Pigs Production
6.Potatoes
7.Scientific Explanations

Please complete the following quizlet on Soils in all study modes. Start with flashcards, then Scatter and Learn and finish with the Test mode.

Watch clip to pick up tips on Soil Sampling

Many thanks to Rebecca and Shauna for doing these quizlets. Attempt in flashcard mode and then progress to the other study modes.

Please click to enlarge and revise for exam.

Pet Lambs

Please completed the following keywords using quizlet and upload to class account.

Please be able to label the following diagram and explain what is happening in each chamber in the stomach.

Identify the following and be able to give a relevance to Agriculture for each.

Please click on the mindmap below to enlarge. It is to be used as an aid in revision  for next weeks Ag science oral. As part of your revision you need to watch these experiments.

1.Revise the relevance to Agriculture of the experiments below for tomorrow

Hi 5th Years. Please click on the images below to enlarge. Take down the two diagrams and know each step in detail


Sow production year


One way movement of pigs

Please watch the clip below to see the umbilical system of spreading slurry in action. Many thanks to Oliver O Hara contractors.

Umbilical Slurry Spreading from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Artificial Insemination from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Please watch the 3 clips below to revise last week's Ecology Field Trip



Biotic Factors

AG Science Ecology Field trip from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Abiotic Factors

AG Science Ecology Field trip from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

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Lamb Management from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Lamb Management from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Many thanks to Gareth K and Mark M for the Quizlets below. Go through each in Flashcard mode and revise using the Scatter, Learn and Test study modes. These can be accessed at the bottom of each quizlet .

Well done boys.

Revision from class today on Bacteria
Enjoy
Mr Gilmartin


Microbiology - bacteria from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Hi folks.
I am going to try to make parts of your Notes as interactive as possible.
To do this you need to download the Aurasma app on your smartphone/iPad. When you have this done go to page 10 in your Revision Aid book and scan the picture of the cow.
 Otherwise you can use the pictures below.



See what happens!!!
Try the picture on sprouting potatoes on page 80 now.

Maize Production from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

LC Written Exam (Higher Level) from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Why does Maize need to be planted under plastic in Ireland? Click here watch an excellent clip from Ear to the Ground in relation to Maize. Go to 8 mins 19 to see clip. Video expires in 2 weeks.

6th Year Mock Revision.
Please watch and be able to give 12 points relating to Catch Crops for class tomorrow.

Many thanks to Rebecca for this excellent clip.

Complete the following quizlet and answer the questions below. This is relevant to your project.

Excellent series on UTV (Moday at 8pm) covering various farming enterprises throughout the year. Click here to watch any episodes you miss.

Watch the clip below to get an explanation of the Freemartin condition in cattle. As an extra can you describe the milk let down process which can be seen to be taking place at the start of the clip. What is the hormone involved?

Please have a watch of this excellent clip with Klaus to get an insight into the principles of crop rotation.