(PAES 404:2001)HOUSING FOR GOAT AND SHEEP Flashcards
mature male goat
buck
mature female goat that has kidded
doe
doe without milk
dry doe
young goat under six months old of either sex
kid
mature female sheep that has already lambed
ewe
sheep under six months of age
lamb
mature male sheep
ram
Animals can move freely in or out of the housing area and into the paddock or feeding area. Feeding and watering trough, mineral feeders and grain bunks are located on
concrete pads at the center or along the side of the shed.
Shed type
Each animal is confined in a stall. Stalls are provided with individual feeding and watering
trough
Pen-barn type
- Stall barns
group pens for animals with the same sizes should be
constructed and provided with an ample area for exercise.
Confined housing
The housing shall be provided with lighting intensity of
200 lux
The height of the fence shall be at least .
1.5 m
In an open tank drinking system, __ of space is required for each ___head.
300 mm and 15 - 25 ;
In an automatic watering system,__ bowl or nipple shall be provided for every __ head.
1, 50
Minimum floor space requirement for Doe/Ewe weighing 35kg in solid floor, slotted, open yard
0.8,0.7,2
Minimum floor space requirement for Doe/Ewe weighing 50kg in solid floor, slotted,open yard
1.1,0.9,2.5
Minimum floor space requirement for Doe/Ewe weighing 70kg in solid floor,slotted,open yard
1.4,1.1,3
Minimum floor space requirement for kid/lamb in solid floor,slotted
0.4-0.5;0.3-0.4
Minimum floor space requirement for buck/ram in solid floor and slotted
3;2.5
Minimum floor space requirement weighing 50 kg – 70 kg for pregnant and lactating
1.3;2
Minimum floor space requirement weighing over 70 kg for pregnant and lactating
1.6;2.3
A fenced loafing area of ___ shall be provided adjacent to the animal
housing.
150 m2
/50 head
The concrete floor shall have a minimum slope of __ and the earth floor shall have a
minimum slope of .
2%;4%
The slatted floor shall be at least __ above the ground.
1 m
