Weighing Beef Farming Comprehension

Description

This comprehension and numeracy worksheet explores the importance of regularly weighing beef cattle, the role of daily live weight gain (DLWG), and the impact of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (BEEP) in Ireland.

Students calculate weight gain, analyse benefits and challenges of weighing cattle, and evaluate financial and management incentives.

The worksheet includes 10 carefully structured questions with a full marking scheme, covering numeracy, literacy, and higher-order thinking skills.

Perfect for Leaving Cert Agricultural Science classes, this resource encourages critical thinking about sustainable beef production and practical farm management.