Sheep & Pigs

How many weeks is a ewe in lamb for?

• 40

• 30

• 21

• 60

What is the recommended mature ram to mature ewe mating ratio for

• 2 Mature ram to 40 mature ewes

• 1 Mature ram to 40 mature ewes

• 1 Mature ram to 300 mature ewes

What is the ideal condition score for a ewe at mating

• 3 - 3.5

• 2-2.5

• 4-4.5

At what age are lambs generally weaned?

• 12-14 weeks old

• 100 weeks old

• 85 weeks old

What is optimum pH for spring barley to grow?

• 4

• 8

• 6.5

What is the target number of piglets per sow per year?

• 28

• 5

• 50

What is a maiden gilt

• A female pig that has been selected for the herd and will be bred for the first time

• A male pig that had been selected to bred

How many days should cows be dried off for?

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 70 days

• 60 days

What month does breeding begin for a spring calving herd

• August

• January

• May

What does EBI stand for?

• Enterprise breeding Ireland

• Economic breeding Ireland

• Economic breeding Index