ASA Lesson 2.3 Assessment

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Livestock require different basic needs than wild animals.

• True
• False

Which term describes a range of temperatures that maximize efficiency and rate of gain?

• Thermoneutral zone
• Thermal zone
• Thermoefficiency zone
• Thermotarget zone

Animal facilities are the same for every species.

• True
• False

Select two factors a producer should research about his or her animals before designing facilities.

• Thermoneutral zone
• Water needs
• Office management
• Machinery storage

As long as the equipment is clean, there is no need for disinfecting.

• True
• False

Manure management protocols keep the animals in a safe and healthy environment.

• True
• False

How does manure management protect the health and safety of the animals?

• Keeps the animal clean and separate from manure
• The odor from the manure outside limits visitors
• Allows the manure to create traction for the animals
• Smells in the barn are less distracting to the animal

While testing different biosecurity measures, which risk factor did the door handle scenario represent?

• Access point of farms
• Shared farm equipment
• Shared watering systems
• Accessibility of the animals

Which of the following is a risk factor commonly addressed with biosecurity?

• New animals brought to the farm
• Space requirements for anmals
• Trucks shipping to slaughter facility
• Main office clean and sanitized