ANSC 1210 lec 15 Flashcards

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What are the advantages of box stalls for horses? (5)

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  1. individual feeding
  2. hygienic
  3. safe for humans
  4. safe for horses
  5. protect the horses from the elements (cold, ice, incect)
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What are the disadvantages of box stalls for horses? (3)

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  1. limited social contact
  2. limited exercise
  3. limited opportunity to perform natural behaviors
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What are the alternatives to a box stall? (3)

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  1. open barn with free access to the outside
  2. outdoor living with shelter
  3. active stable
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What are the advantages of tie in stalls in cows? (3)

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  1. efficient in terms of space
  2. convenience
  3. reduced competition
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What are the disadvantages of tie in stalls in cows? (2)

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  1. limited social contact & limited exercise

2. limited exploration

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What are the alternatives to tie in stalls in cows? (2)

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  1. free- stall system (with or without access to outdoors/pasture)
  2. Bedded pack (with or without outdoor/pasture)
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What does pasture provide cows?

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  1. fresh air and sun
  2. exercises (travel between 1.7-12.6 km)
  3. fresh forage
  4. clean and comfortable lying surface (important to keep cows clean mainly because of udder)
  5. greater opportunity to perform natural behaviors
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