Basic requirements for optimal animal production Flashcards
1
Q
What is cross breeding
A
produce an animal/plant by mating or hybridizing 2 different breeds
2
Q
how does temperature affect animal production
A
it affects the physiological functions of domestic animals
3
Q
how does humidity affect animal production
A
poultry do not have sweat glands so all heat loss must originate from respiratory tract
4
Q
What is the effect of radiation on grazing animals
A
Direct solar radiation can increase the heat load on grazing animals
5
Q
how can heat gain by radiation be reduced
A
by provision of a shaded area
6
Q
How do air movement affect heat loss in animals
A
by assisting in evaporation and conduction/convection as long as air temp is lower than the skin
