ANS 2 7.01 Dairy Production Quiz

What is a feature of free stall barns?

• Cows are confined to a stanchion.

• Stalls are a bedded area for cattle to rest.

• Cows are kept on pasture continuously.

• Cows are housed in portable hutches.

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

• Carpeted floors.

• Wooden floors.

• Dirt, solid concrete, or slatted floors.

• Grass floors.

How much land is generally required for feedlots?

• 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.

What is a common practice in pasture dairy production?

• Using only indoor facilities.

• Combining pasture with some type of barn facility.

• Keeping cows in portable hutches.

• Using only automated feeding systems.

What is a replacement heifer?

• A cow used for meat production.

• A young female cow raised to replace older cows.

• A cow used for plowing fields.

• A male calf.

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

• To provide water.

• To serve as a feeding area.

• To house young calves.

• To store equipment.

What is a stocker's pasture requirement?

• 0.5 acre

• 1 acre

• 1.5 acres

• 2 acres

Which factor is important for the movement of cattle?

• Feed storage

• Space for expansion

• Easy access to roads

• Environmental considerations

What is necessary for all types of beef cattle enterprises?

• Feed storage

• Corrals

• Sorting pen

• Headgate

What is one benefit of cattle equipment for workers?

• Increases labor

• Reduces safety

• Easier to handle cattle

• Increases stress on animals