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Mac Farm Visit Flashcards

0
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How much milk does a Holstein cow produce at peak lactation?

A

65 liters a day

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Do cows always produce milk?

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No only when they get pregnant

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What are the cows fed?

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Hay, forage

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3
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At what age will a heifer have her first calf?

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2 years

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What is the life expectancy of a dairy cow?

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5-6 years

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What tests are done to the milk in the bulk tank?

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Stomatic cell count and milk quality tests

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Can you drink the milk from the bulk tank?

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Yes but risk of salmonella

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How many days does it take a broiler to be ready for market?

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35 days

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8
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Do hens need a rooster to lay eggs?

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No, ai

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What is the life expectancy of a layer hen?

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1 year

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10
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What is the yearly egg production for a typical layer hen?

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285-290

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At what frequency does a hen lay one egg?

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1 per day

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12
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What type of research is being done at the farm?

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Feeding , lighting

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13
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How are eggs graded?

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By weight

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14
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Why are the layers on a specific lighting cycle?

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To prevent cannibalism

Light cycle brings them into production slowly

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15
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What breeds of broilers and layers did Mac farm have?

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Broilers : cob

Layers : shavers

16
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What type of bedding is used for broiler chickens?

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Shavings and they are used because they are big pieces so the chickens don’t eat it.

17
Q

Describe the ventilation system in the poultry unit

A

Exhaust fans take out ammonia

  1. Stage one : every three minutes air exchange
  2. Stage two : constant air exchange
18
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Why are calves kept outside?

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To keep them away from their mother because they don’t have immunity yet

19
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Describe the ventilation system of the dairy barn ?

A

Two type system :
Spring: windows and doors open at one end of barn. Fans pull air through.
Winter : fans running , pulls air through ceiling

20
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Name the dairy cow breeds seen at the farm

A

Holstein, Ayrshire,jersey, brown Swiss , canadien

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