(PAES 404:2001)HOUSING FOR GOAT AND SHEEP

Question 1

mature male goat

Answer 1

buck

Question 2

mature female goat that has kidded

Answer 2

doe

Question 3

doe without milk

Answer 3

dry doe

Question 4

young goat under six months old of either sex

Answer 4

kid

Question 5

mature female sheep that has already lambed

Answer 5

ewe

Question 6

sheep under six months of age

Answer 6

lamb

Question 7

mature male sheep

Answer 7

ram

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

Shed type

Question 9

Each animal is confined in a stall. Stalls are provided with individual feeding and watering
trough

Answer 9

Pen-barn type
- Stall barns

Question 10

group pens for animals with the same sizes should be
constructed and provided with an ample area for exercise.

Answer 10

Confined housing

Question 11

The housing shall be provided with lighting intensity of

Answer 11

200 lux

Question 12

The height of the fence shall be at least .

Answer 12

1.5 m

Question 13

In an open tank drinking system, __ of space is required for each ___head.

Answer 13

300 mm and 15 - 25 ;

Question 14

In an automatic watering system,__ bowl or nipple shall be provided for every __ head.

Answer 14

1, 50

Question 15

Minimum floor space requirement for Doe/Ewe weighing 35kg in solid floor, slotted, open yard

Answer 15

0.8,0.7,2

Question 16

Minimum floor space requirement for Doe/Ewe weighing 50kg in solid floor, slotted,open yard

Answer 16

1.1,0.9,2.5

Question 17

Minimum floor space requirement for Doe/Ewe weighing 70kg in solid floor,slotted,open yard

Answer 17

1.4,1.1,3

Question 18

Minimum floor space requirement for kid/lamb in solid floor,slotted

Answer 18

0.4-0.5;0.3-0.4

Question 19

Minimum floor space requirement for buck/ram in solid floor and slotted

Answer 19

3;2.5

Question 20

Minimum floor space requirement weighing 50 kg – 70 kg for pregnant and lactating

Answer 20

1.3;2

Question 21

Minimum floor space requirement weighing over 70 kg for pregnant and lactating

Answer 21

1.6;2.3

Question 22

A fenced loafing area of ___ shall be provided adjacent to the animal
housing.

Answer 22

150 m2
/50 head

Question 23

The concrete floor shall have a minimum slope of __ and the earth floor shall have a
minimum slope of .

Answer 23

2%;4%

Question 24

The slatted floor shall be at least __ above the ground.

Answer 24

1 m