Farm/Livestock

Question 1

State two considerations when building livestock accommodation

Answer 1

Accessibility & location

Question 2

Why is stocking density a significant factor when building livestock accommodation?

Answer 2

There needs to be enough room for the livestock to comfortably move around in the accommodation; without the animals colliding with the walls of the enclosure

Question 3

Name a hazard that needs to be considered when constructing livestock

Answer 3

Whether or not the construction material used are safe for its intended inhabitants

Question 4

How can stocking density be managed?

Answer 4

Some of the livestock can be transferred to another accommodation block if there is some pregnant livestock to prevent overcrowding