Equine 2 Obj. 6.02 - Facilities Maintenance

A disadvantage for using straw as a bedding material is straw:

• creates lots of dust that causes breathing problems for equines.

• has a low comfort rating when used for bedding material.

• keeps equines from resting their feet and legs.

• results in a high volume of waste material that must be disposed of.

What is the most likely result of the watercourse practice of planting grass in drainage ditches?

• increases erosion in ditches

• results in more stream sedimentation

• slows down surface water runoff

• speeds up surface water runoff

Straw is the most popular bedding material because:

• an equine can eat it and not be fed a ration.

• there is little volume to clean up.

• it is the easiest bedding material to dispose of.

• it makes an attractive bed.

A major advantage of wood shavings and sawdust as a bedding material is they:

• are cheaper than straw and recycled newsprint.

• help prevent respiratory problems.

• add fiber to the equine's diet.

• require less frequent cleaning than other materials.

Which is a major problem when sawdust is used for bedding material?

• Equines eat sawdust.

• Using sawdust may cause respiratory problems.

• Using sawdust requires more frequent cleaning.

• Sawdust is very difficult to dispose of due to volume.

What is the primary cause of runoff on equine farms?

• overgrazing

• steep slopes

• tall grass

• undergrazing

The destruction of stream banks and contamination of water can best be prevented by:

• allowing equines free access to creeks.

• cutting the stream banks at a 30 percent slope.

• fencing streams to prevent access by equines.

• planting Sudan grass on the sides of the bank.

A good sanitation program reduces fly larval development sites by managing manure and:

• controlling standing water.

• eliminating mosquitoes.

• increasing the bird population.

• irrigating at night.

A bedding material that is very absorbent and more comfortable than shavings or straw is:

• holly branches.

• pine bark.

• pine needles.

• recycled newsprint.

What is a major reason to control flies other than equine health?

• Control of erosion

• Good relationships with the neighbors

• Prevents ground water contamination

• Promotes the use of pesticides