Basics Of Sheeps production
Female ovine
What is an Ewe
True of False
Like snowflakes, no two cows have exactly the same pattern of spots
What is True
True or False:
There should be 90 degree corners in the facility
No Blind 90 degree corners should be present
True or False: Close toed shoes should be worn at all times
What is true
Group of sheep
What is a flock
The total weight of all the US cattle produced for the beef industry on a yearly basis is roughly ___ Billion pounds
A. 15
B.35
C.25
D. 55
What is C. 25 billion pounds
The kind of flooring the livestock facilities needed
What is C. Non-Slip floors
What is you should move livestock toward the light
Mammal that chews the cud regurgitated from its rumen
What are Ruminants
The gestation period for a cow
What is 283 Days
Well-designed cattle handling facilities based on animal behavior principles essential
What is to minimize stress on the animal and make cattle handling tasks easier and safer?
What is move so the animal knows you are there but don't make sudden movements
Weaning age
What is 60 days of age or 45 lbs
True or False: The breed of cow can affect the price
What is true
A facility is well designed
(Must name at least 4 things bonus points for any extras listed )
What is the animal is relaxed, Curved corners, large collecting areas, barriers in pens, funnels, high enough sides to prevent livestock jumping out, anti-backing bars or sliding gates, wide door stands, and Non Slip floors
This causes most injuries
What is startled animals
Stall fed sheep spend roughly how many hours awake
What is 16 hours
The three main cattle operations
What is Cow-Calf, Backgrounding, and feedlot
Things to consider when building a livestock facility
What is food and water accessibility, health and veterinary care, environmental factors, husbandly practices, handling, and transportation
True or False: Livestock don't react to a routine
What is False