Facilities & Pests Flashcards
1
Q
Footing should not be too…
A
hard, soft, deep, slippery, dusty
2
Q
Factors for rings
A
type of base, dust control, drainage, amnt of shock, traction, packing, density of footing, depth of footing
3
Q
a ring shouldn’t be smaller than
A
80ft/180 ft (or 20x40m)
4
Q
What can be added to minimize ammonia from urine?
A
powdered lime
5
Q
What is the best way to prevent pests
A
keep clean & do not have food/feed open
6
Q
Manure piles should be far away from the barn & hay because they can be
A
a fire hazard
7
Q
What can you do to prevent flies
A
fly sprays; fly traps; muck out regularly; fans; fly masks/sheets; no standing H2O; fly predators
8
Q
Fly sprays can cause a cumulative _____ effect
A
toxic
