WorksheetsANS2FA- 7.01 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What is the primary purpose of a milking parlor in dairy cattle equipment?
To milk cattle
To hold cattle for veterinary care
To separate cattle into smaller groups
To provide feed and water to cattle
What is the main purpose of a range or outside structure in poultry housing?
To grow poultry on range or outside
To produce eggs for consumption
To raise replacement pullets
To hatch eggs under controlled conditions
What is the primary purpose of a headlock in beef cattle equipment?
To restrain larger numbers of cattle
To hold cattle for veterinary care
To reduce stress on animals
To separate cattle into smaller groups
What is the main purpose of a Type B waste management system for cattle, horses, and sheep?
To control erosion and nutrient loss
To eliminate causes of insects and use approved materials to control
To rely on anaerobic lagoon and soil/plant systems for treatment of animal waste with low fiber
To rely on soil/plant systems for treatment of animal waste with high fiber
What is the primary purpose of a laying flock house in poultry housing?
To rely on anaerobic lagoon and soil/plant systems for treatment of animal waste with low fiber
To rely on soil/plant systems for treatment of animal waste with high fiber
To use wire cages to save space and have cleaner eggs
To hatch eggs under controlled conditions
