Prac Flashcards
(9 cards)
What are 5 signs of poor poultry flock condition?
Dull feathers
Soft/yolk-less eggs
Overcrowding
Lethargy
Dirty feeders/drinkers
How can a poultry farmer improve productivity?
Balanced nutrition with calcium & protein
Reduce overcrowding
Clean water & equipment
Provide 16 hrs of light/day
Vaccinate & deworm
Cull poor layers
What are 5 signs of poor calf unit management?
Underweight calves
Damp, dirty pens
Unclean feeding tools
Diarrhea signs
Soiled bedding
What are the 2 major objectives of calf care?
Promote healthy growth
Prevent diseases & death
How do you manage calves for better outcomes?
Give colostrum early
Clean, dry housing
Quality milk & calf starter
Vaccinate & deworm
Isolate sick calves
What are 5 signs of poor zero grazing unit condition?
Animals chew wood (boredom)
Dirty environment
Dirty udders
Poor ventilation
Inadequate resting
What must be in a proper dairy cattle feed trough?
Fresh forage
Concentrates (like dairy meal)
Salt lick/minerals
Clean water
How can a farmer increase milk yield in zero grazing?
Balanced rations
Minerals & water
Clean milking practices
Keep records
Good housing
Use high-yield breeds
What are 5 issues in a poorly managed piggery?
Strong smell
Thin sows
Piglet fighting
Poor water supply
Dirty feed troughs
