Deck 3

Question 1

Write 5 freedoms of animal welfare

Answer 1

1. from thirst & hunger
2. from discomfort
3. from pain/injury/disease
4. from fear/distress
5. to express normal behaviour

Question 2

Write minimum three service objects in sheep farm or in pasture

Answer 2

• dog kennels
• shelters for sheep on pasture
• sanitation ford

Question 3

Name the types of lamb weaning & how long it lasts

Answer 3

1. Classical weaning = 140 days
2. Shortened weaning = 100 days
3. Early weaning = 40 days
4. Very early weaning = 3.5 days

Question 4

Which statements about the width of the passage in horse farm is true

Answer 4

in one range stables the width of the passage: 2.5m
AND
in two range range stables: 3.0

Question 5

Name minimum 4 types of artificial ventilation

Answer 5

1. negative pressure
2. positive pressure
3. isobaric
4. tunnel
5. duct

Question 6

Write 3 types of fattening of sheep

Answer 6

1. intense
2. semi-intense
3. milk fattening

Question 7

The minimum unobstructed floor available to a weaned reared in a group must be according to the weight:

Answer 7

a) up to 10kg = 0.15 m2
b) 10 - 20kg = 0.20 m2
c) 20 - 30kg = 0.30 m2

Question 8

According to EU legislation maximum continuous noise level in pig house is

Answer 8

85 dB

Question 9

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

Answer 9

the animals must be fed & watered on the vehicle

Question 10

How big floor area must be provided for hens in enriched cages?

Answer 10

725 cm2 per hen (of which 600 cm2 must be “usable” area)