Animal Identification & Physiology Work-pack (Senior Cycle Agricultural Science)

€3.99

Designed for complete exam preparation, this comprehensive SEC-style workpack supports students in mastering key topics in animal systems, nutrition, and production.

Created under the Science Masters brand, this resource mirrors the structure, language, and standard of real Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science exam questions.

What’s Included

  • 10 full exam-style questions (Section A format)

  • Short-answer structured questions (2–10 marks)

  • Realistic data tables, graphs, and scenarios

  • Animal identification (A–F image-based questions)

  • Integrated numerical questions and calculations

  • A complete marking scheme for all questions

Topics Covered

This workpack provides strong coverage of key Senior Cycle topics, including:

  • Ruminant digestion and rumen function

  • Effects of diet on rumen pH and acidosis

  • Animal identification (beef, dairy, and sheep breeds)

  • Reproduction and Artificial Insemination (AI)

  • Oestrous cycle and heat detection

  • Growth performance and DLWG calculations

  • Feed conversion ratio (FCR) and efficiency

  • Metabolic disorders (e.g. ketosis)

  • Monogastric vs ruminant digestion

  • Animal nutrition and feed composition

Perfect For

  • Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science students

  • Exam revision and topic consolidation

  • Homework, class tests, or mock exams

  • Building confidence with SEC-style questioning

  • Teachers looking for ready-to-use, high-quality material

Key Features

  • ✔️ Exam-focused layout and language

  • ✔️ Scaffolded questions with increasing difficulty

  • ✔️ Mix of theory, data interpretation, and calculations

  • ✔️ Clear structure aligned with marking schemes

  • ✔️ Ideal for independent study or classroom use

Designed for complete exam preparation, this comprehensive SEC-style workpack supports students in mastering key topics in animal systems, nutrition, and production.

Created under the Science Masters brand, this resource mirrors the structure, language, and standard of real Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science exam questions.

What’s Included

  • 10 full exam-style questions (Section A format)

  • Short-answer structured questions (2–10 marks)

  • Realistic data tables, graphs, and scenarios

  • Animal identification (A–F image-based questions)

  • Integrated numerical questions and calculations

  • A complete marking scheme for all questions

Topics Covered

This workpack provides strong coverage of key Senior Cycle topics, including:

  • Ruminant digestion and rumen function

  • Effects of diet on rumen pH and acidosis

  • Animal identification (beef, dairy, and sheep breeds)

  • Reproduction and Artificial Insemination (AI)

  • Oestrous cycle and heat detection

  • Growth performance and DLWG calculations

  • Feed conversion ratio (FCR) and efficiency

  • Metabolic disorders (e.g. ketosis)

  • Monogastric vs ruminant digestion

  • Animal nutrition and feed composition

Perfect For

  • Leaving Certificate Agricultural Science students

  • Exam revision and topic consolidation

  • Homework, class tests, or mock exams

  • Building confidence with SEC-style questioning

  • Teachers looking for ready-to-use, high-quality material

Key Features

  • ✔️ Exam-focused layout and language

  • ✔️ Scaffolded questions with increasing difficulty

  • ✔️ Mix of theory, data interpretation, and calculations

  • ✔️ Clear structure aligned with marking schemes

  • ✔️ Ideal for independent study or classroom use