Sheep/Beef
Cryptorchid
What is the term for a male sheep that has had his balls pushed up inside?
The term for a species that only lives in NZ and no where else
What does 'endemic to NZ' mean?
Minerals, organic matter, air, and water
What is soil made up of?
farmer, beekeeper, forestry worker, fisher, horticultural grower, mechanic, shearer, vet tech
Name a job in the primary industries
Fence Tester
What is the tool used to test if an electric fence is working?
Heifer
What is the name for a cow that has not yet had a calf?
The different species living in an area and the amount of genetic variation within those species
What does biodiversity mean?
Topsoil
What is the top layer of soil called?
Veterinarian or vet technician.
What primary industries career focuses on caring for sick or injured animals?
Stop electricity from shorting to posts
What do insulators do on an electric fence?
Drenching
What do farmers do to control internal parasites?
Improves soil health, reduces erosion, provides a safe space for native species, improves water quality
What are the benefits of planting native trees on a farm
Worms, good structure, dark colour, high organic matter
What are some good indicators of healthy soil?
An industry that uses natural resources to produce raw materials
What is the primary industry?
It completes the electrical circuit so the fence works properly
What does an earth peg do?
ear tagging lambs
What is something they do to lambs at docking time?
Feral cats, rats, possums, stoats, ferrets, deer, pigs, goats
What are some of the pests that are causing our native species to become endangered?
Greasy food
What is something you cannot put into compost?
They provide exports, jobs, and support rural communities
Why are the primary industries important to NZ?
Single wire fence
What kind of temporary electric fence would you use for cattle?
Flushing
What is it called when you temporarily increase feed for sheep around breeding time?
It helps ecosystems stay balanced and recover from pests, disease, or weather events like storms or droughts
Why is biodiversity important for farm resilience?
Loss of topsoil caused by wind, water, or poor land management
What is erosion and what causes it?
Protecting NZ from pests and diseases that could harm plants, animals, or the environment (airports)
What is biosecurity?
Sends electrical pulses through the fence
What is the role of the energiser?