Magh Ag Sci

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 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.

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

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)

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

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