What is the purpose of cow-calf producers in the beef operation?

• To raise beef cattle for genetic improvement

• To produce calves for sale

• To feed cattle until reaching specific weight for slaughter

• To care for replacement heifers

What is the main difference between cold and warm confinement barns for beef cattle housing?

• Cold barns are more expensive than warm barns

• Warm barns are used in colder climates

• Warm barns are open to the environment on one side

• Cold barns have solid bedded floors while warm barns have slotted floors

What is the purpose of a headgate in beef cattle equipment?

• To provide feed and water to cattle

• To separate cattle into smaller groups

• To reduce stress on animals

• To hold cattle for veterinary care

What is the main purpose of a dairy stall barn?

• To house young calves in portable hutches

• To provide shelter for cows to graze on pasture

• To confine cows to a stanchion or tie stall

• To raise replacement heifers after portable hutches

What is the primary purpose of a gestation crate/stall in swine housing?

• To house young calves in portable hutches

• To confine cows to a stanchion or tie stall

• To house pregnant animals during gestation period

• To raise replacement heifers after portable hutches

What is the main purpose of a brooder in poultry equipment?

• To reduce stress on poultry

• To keep young chicks at optimal temperature

• To separate poultry into smaller groups

• To provide feed and water to poultry

What is the primary purpose of an egg hatchery in poultry operations?

• To hatch eggs under controlled conditions

• To produce eggs for consumption

• To raise broiler chickens for meat production

• To raise replacement pullets

What is the main consideration for swine operations in terms of location and environmental factors?

• Access to roads, electricity, and water

• Proximity to other operations of similar type

• Feed storage and handling

• Odor control and waste management

What is the primary purpose of a Type A waste management system for swine and poultry?

• To rely on soil/plant systems for treatment of animal waste with high fiber

• To control erosion and nutrient loss

• To rely on anaerobic lagoon and soil/plant systems for treatment of animal waste with low fiber

• To eliminate causes of insects and use approved materials to control

What is the main purpose of a waste utilization plan in animal waste management?

• To eliminate causes of insects and use approved materials to control

• To reduce the loss of nutrients and negative environmental impact

• To control erosion and nutrient loss

• To rely on anaerobic lagoon and soil/plant systems for treatment of animal waste with low fiber