elbs brainscape unit three livestock husbandry part one Flashcards
(50 cards)
husbandry
Taking care of animals
Antibiotics
will kill bacteria and prevent disease spread.
antibiotic problems
routine use of antibiotics will lead to a build-up of resistant bacteria which will eventually make the problems worse. Antibiotics can get into the food chain and resistant bacteria may attack humans.
signs of a healthy animal
With the rest Active and alert Normal eating, Normal faeces, Normal behaviour patterns, Good coat condition
signs of an unhealthy animal
On its own, Not active or alert, Not eating normally, Abnormal faeces, Odd behaviour patterns,Dull or shabby coat condition, Matter from eyes or
loss of condition
looking poorly
Bacterial diseases
e.coli, salmonella,TB.
Viruses
foot and mouth, Schmallenberg
Fungi
ringworm
Parasites
blowfly maggots, lice, ticks, fleas
risks associated with inadequate housing
Poor ventilation and damp can lead to pneumonia and death
advantages of intensive systems
More profit per animal, Less labour , cheaper product
disadvantages of intensive systems
Costly to set up, Disease can spread fast, Not good for animal welfare
advantages of extensive systems
Cheaper to set up, Disease can’t spread as fast, Better for animal welfare
disadvantages of extensive systems
Less profit per animal, More labour, More expensive product
inputs
e.g. food and fertiliser prices
outputs
e.g. the current market price for wheat, lamb etc.
Bulk foods
low energy, takes up space, cheap, eat lots of e.g. grass, hay, silage
Concentrates
– high energy, compact, expensive, eat little e.g. pellets, grain
Carbohydrates
starch and sugars – for energy
Proteins
for growth and repair
Fats
long term energy store plus insulation
Fibre
keeps bowels clean and working properly. Too little = constipation
Water
essential to have ad lib clean water at all times
