Module 5 Housing And Equipment for Ruminant Production

Question 1

It is essential that it is in good balance with the need of animals

Answer 1

Housing
Feeding
General care

Question 2

stanchion barn can be used as what?

Answer 2

Calf- maternity
Storage barn

Question 3

Should timely consult professional whom they confide

Answer 3

Dairy managers

Question 4

Livestock producers allow animals to gaze on pasture for the entire grazing season
This system can be detrimental to the pasture as forages are not allowed to rest and build root and crown reserves

Answer 4

Continuous grazing system

Question 5

Population of undesirable forage plants and seeds will increase in grazing system while preferred plants will be eliminated reducing the feed quality

Answer 5

Continuous grazing system

Question 6

Are centered around adjusting the timing (seasonality ) of grazing from one year to the next.
May be used in non- irrigated, improved dryland pasture

Answer 6

Rest and deferred rotational grazing system