Alligator Production Quiz 2

What is the purpose of this fact sheet?

• To explain the feeding and nutrition requirements of alligators

• To provide information on the design of grow-out facilities

• To discuss the risks and demands of alligator farming

• To outline basic management practices for growing alligators

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What are the essential management skills for alligator producers?

• Providing proper physical conditions, adequate nutrition, and a nonstressful environment

• Stacking small fiberglass or metal tanks above the larger floor pens

• Building insulated concrete block, wood or metal grow-out facilities

• Maintaining a constant temperature in the grow-out buildings

What is the recommended pen size for 50 four-foot alligators?

• 192 sq ft (12x16)

• 120 sq ft (10x12)

• 216 sq ft (12x18)

• 168 sq ft (12x14)

What is the recommended stocking regime for alligators?

• 3 square feet per animal until 2 feet in length, then 6 square feet per animal to 4 feet in length

• 6 square feet per animal until 2 feet in length, then 1 square foot per animal until 4 feet in length

• 1 square foot per animal until 2 feet in length, then 3 square feet per animal until 4 feet in length

• 1 square foot per animal until 4 feet in length, then 3 square feet per animal until 6 feet in length

What is the purpose of the 5-foot wide deck in the pen?

• To divide the pen into two separate pens

• To create a pool for the alligators to swim in

• To separate the pen from the service aisle

• To provide a feeding and basking area

What is the temperature range that must be maintained in the grow-out buildings?

• 80-82°F

• 82-84°F

• 84-86°F

• 86-88°F

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What is the primary diet of alligators in the wild?

• Fish flesh

• Artificial alligator pellets

• Birds and mammals

• Nutria and beef

What is the average feed conversion rate for alligators up to a length of 6 feet?

• More than 4:1

• Less than 2:1

• 2:1 to 3:1

• 3:1 to 4:1

What are the two antibiotics that can be added to alligator feed?

• Tetracycline and Streptomycin

• Oxytetracycline and Virginiamycin

• Ciprofloxacin and Erythromycin

• Penicillin and Amoxicillin

What is the primary cause of stress in alligators?

• Overcrowding

• Excessive disturbance

• Poor feeding practices

• All of the above