ANSC 1210 lec 16 Flashcards
1
Q
how often do pigs lay down?
A
up to 19 hours a day
2
Q
how often do cows lay down?
A
about half of the day
3
Q
how often do horses lay down?
A
about 2 hours a day
4
Q
What are the best methods of enrichment for pigs?
A
things that can be destroyed:
straw
corn silage
bark chips, branches
5
Q
What are some provisions of straw?
A
- can reduce aggressive behavior
- can reduce tail biting
- can reduce the build up of gastric ulcers
6
Q
What are the best methods of enrichment for horses?
A
mirror
foraging toys
7
Q
What are the best methods of enrichment for chickens?
A
scratching pad
8
Q
What is the prefered way for pigs to lay down?
A
laying with back against wall
9
Q
Why do pregnant animals want to eat so much?
A
they are fed concentrate food and can be hungrier …
10
Q
What are the consequences of feed restricting sows?
A
- high feeding motivation (hungry)
- higher water intake
- higher hear rate at feeding time
- develop abnormal behaviors
11
Q
Why do cow need to lay down?
A
rest for high productivity of milk
