Deck 1

Question 1

Write types of housing which are used for dairy cows housing

Answer 1

tied up (tethering, stanchion) - at individual stalls, free-loose system, calving house

Question 2

What causes high humidity (above 85% RH)

Answer 2

• condensation on surfaces
• decreased evaporative heat loss at high temperatures
• wet bedding

Question 3

Write 3 types of cooling system use in animal houses

Answer 3

1. fans
2. sprinklers
3. misters & wet pads

Question 4

Which system of supplemental heating is not used in broiler houses

Answer 4

• infra-lamps
• floor heating
• space heating

Question 5

The cubicle dimensions recommended for Holstein cow are?

Answer 5

2.4m x 1.2m

Question 6

Which practice with animals is not prohibited in organic farming?

Answer 6

administering drugs & general prophylactic preparations to sick animals

Question 7

What does it mean ‘stereotypes’? (sterotypies in pq) What is the reason of occurring in housed animals?

Answer 7

could be simple movements (such as body rocking, or complex, such as self-caressing, crossing and uncrossing of legs, & marching in place), could be caused by discomfort or by an injury/sickness and such

Question 8

What is ordered if the transport of sheep lasts longer than 12 hours?

Answer 8

the animals must be fed and watered on the vehicle

Question 9

Define what is the thermoneutral zone

Answer 9

it is a range of ambient temp. where the body can maintain its core temperature solely through regulating dry heat loss (skin blood flow).
Heat production and heat loss are balanced

Question 10

What causes COPD in horses?

Answer 10

• dust particles from forage & bedding materials
• mould spores
• high concentration of ammonia