Livestock Classification
How are farm animals classified?
Migrating, Adapting, or Hibernating.
Adapting
What are the Physical Characteristics of Livestock During the Winter?
Fur Coats
Huddling/Herding
Cold Stress (shacking)
Eating habits
How does Livestock Feed Rations Play a Role in Winter Care?
When the weather gets colder feed is increased gradually to maintain energy levels since the winter time is harsh on their bodies.
Define Shelter.
Define Roughages
Feed high in fiber typically given to cattle.
Are Livestock Predators or Prey?
Prey
Without maintaining a proper body fat weight animals will rapidly decline and become sick. We feed more in winter to help maintain healthy and energetic livestock.
What is the mathematical process guide for calculating feed rations called?
Pearson Square
Name three requirements of a shelter.
Protection from weather
Food/water
Bedding
Ventilation
Draft Protection
Space
Quarantine Spaces
Define Rations
Amount of feed an animal receives in 24 hours.
How do we know whether livestock is prey or predator?
Due to their eyes being on the side which does not allow them to see front vision.
What are Two Sheep Characteristics during the Winter?
Wool thickening
Hudding in outside weather
Nutrient Changes within Feed
Water (animals are supplied large amounts of water as well)
Name Two different Kinds of Feed Nutrients.
Corn
Wheat
Oats
Cotten Seed Meal
Barley
Granular Molasses
True or False: Large open fields without any shelter are a good living environment during harsh winter storms.
False
True or False: Regular checking on livestock in winter shelters is not necessary. They can just free roam.
Which of the following are livestock classified as, and why are they classified as such.
Hibernating, Adapting, or Migrating.
one that can adjust their living environment to be cold or warm. They may also need the help of farmers.
Why do we shear sheep in the summer and not the Winter?
Wool provides insulation during the winter weather, and we remove sheep before lambing to provide less stress in the spring.
Name One of the High Energy Grains mentioned.
Corn
Barley
Wheat
Oats
True or False: Providing fresh water daily is important during cold weather.
True
What snack did we use for the Cottonseed Meal?
Marshmallows
Name two ways a farmer helps a livestock animal transition into the colder seasons.
Feed Ration Preparation
Beeding
Coats
Air ventilation
Livestock transport
Is wool flame-resistant? Why or why not?
Yes, due to the natural tiny fibrous scales holding the fiber together.
What are crude protein functions within animal feed?
Helps with growth, health, and production rates.
True or False: Younger and Older livestock require extra protection from cold weather compared to mature livestock.
True
What snack did we use for Granular Molasses
M&Ms