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