Large Ruminant Housing Flashcards
1
Q
Types of Housing for Large Animals
A
OPEN SIDED, SINGLE SLOPE ROOF SHED
2
Q
- Most typical of structures used
- Least expensive
- Least protection to the elements is the only disadvantage
A
OPEN SIDED, SINGLE SLOPE ROOF SHED
3
Q
- Provides more space for equipment to remove manure thus any side of the building can be open to the environment
- Housing for small sized hers (under 20 heads of cattle)
A
CLEAR SPAN
4
Q
Feeding Equipment
A
- FEED BUNKS
2. WATER TANK
5
Q
An area in the farm where the farmer can work on the health and transport the animal
A
WORKING AREA
6
Q
Parts of Working Area
A
- HEAD GATE
- HOLDING CHUTE
- WORKING CHUTE
- CROWDING PEN
- HOLDING PEN
- SCALES
- LOADING CHUTE
- DIPPING VAT
7
Q
- Most important part of the entire working facility
- Must be sturdy, safe, easy to operate, work smoothly and quietly
A
HEAD GATE
8
Q
Types of Head Gate
A
- SELF-CATCHING
- SCISSOR-STANCHION
- POSITIVE CONTROL
- FULLY OPEN STANCHION
9
Q
- Located behind the head gate
- Should not be any wider than 26 inches
- Should be adjustable to accommodate any size
A
HOLDING CHUTE
10
Q
Connects with the holding pen
A
WORKING CHUTE
11
Q
- Located at the back of working chute
- Area: 150 square feet
- Can hold up to 5-6 heads
A
CROWDING PEN
12
Q
- Mesh conveniently with the rest of the facility
- Provides an area of 20 square feet per animal
A
HOLDING PEN
13
Q
- Optional
- Useful for weighing animals
- Do not locate scales in highly trafficked areas
A
SCALES
14
Q
- Transport of animals
- Directly located off the crowding pen
A
LOADING CHUTE
15
Q
- For bathing cattle
- One way traffic
A
DIPPING VAT
