ANS 2 7.01 Dairy Production Flashcard

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What is a feature of free stall barns?

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Stalls are a bedded area for cattle to rest.

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What type of flooring might be found in a free stall barn?

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Dirt, solid concrete, or slatted floors.

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How much land is generally required for feedlots? Options: 1 acre for every 100 head of cattle., 5 acres for every 500 head of cattle., 10 acres for every 1000 head of cattle., 2 acres for every 200 head of cattle.

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5 acres for every 500 head of cattle.

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What is a common practice in pasture dairy production?

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Combining pasture with some type of barn facility.

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What is a replacement heifer?

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A young female cow raised to replace older cows.

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What is the main purpose of a feed bunk in a stall barn?

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To serve as a feeding area.

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What is a stocker's pasture requirement?

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1 acre

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Which factor is important for the movement of cattle? Options: Feed storage, Space for expansion, Easy access to roads, Environmental considerations

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Easy access to roads

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What is necessary for all types of beef cattle enterprises?

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Corrals

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What is one benefit of cattle equipment for workers? Options: Increases labor, Reduces safety, Easier to handle cattle, Increases stress on animals

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Easier to handle cattle