Livestock Reproductive Techniques
See the Achievement Standard for the AgHort 2.5 internal here. Exemplars of other students' work, plus commentary on why they were given the grades they received, are available here and here.
Bet the Farm
Our in-class record goes to Courtney, with a whopping profit of $343,000. Can she be beaten? Test your savvy decision-making here. Factors affecting breeding
Here is the powerpoint describing estrus synchronization and the important role of the hormone melatonin.
Artificial Insemination
Here's an on-the-farm perspective of artificial insemination in cattle. |
Detecting Estrus
Being able to detect which animals are in estrus is a vital skill for farmers in ensuring optimal fertility and successful mating in livestock. Watch the video for hints on how to detect heat in beef cattle. Reproductive Techniques
These are the powerpoint slides from class, which may serve as a useful launch pad for your own independent research.
These two different research templates might give you a clear idea of what information and where you need to find more info. Remember: what you hand in MUST be in your own words. (I have the power of Google to check!)
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