Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AGPR27B
Module 27B: Pasture – Maintenance and Checks (Optional)
Outcome
Investigate pasture
maintenance and
livestock checks.
Indicators
| (a) | Demonstrate how to use mending tools (e.g., pliers, hammer and post-hole digger) to repair fences and corrals. |
| (b) | Identify personal protective equipment required when mending fences. |
| (c) | Explain the importance of pen and pasture checks. |
| (d) |
Describe common livestock concerns to look for when conducting pasture checks, including:
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| (e) | Describe the characteristics of a pasture that has been over grazed. |
| (f) | Explain how to calculate animal equivalents to determine the required pastureland for different livestock species. |
| (g) | Investigate the effect of climate changes (e.g., drought, deluge and storms) on pasture vegetation and land. |
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