Animal Science

Unit 5 Review – Facilities and Equipment in Animal Production

5.1  Define Terms

Match the following terms with their BEST definition listed below:

A.  compost B. fence C. lagoon

D. nutrient management plan E. silo F. squeeze chute

G. ventilation H. litter I. farrowing house

J. bin

_____ 1. A plan that establishes the quantities of animal manure and other wastes that may be applied to land based on the nutrient contents of the wastes.

_____2. Place where baby pigs are born.

_____3. A structure for confining animals or protecting property.

_____4. To provide fresh circulating air.

_____5. A body of water established for anaerobic decomposition or organic waste.

_____6. The floor covering in a poultry house.

_____7. A structure of relatively airtight construction into which green crops are placed and converted into silage for later use.

_____8. A device for safely securing a large animal for administration of a health or management practice.

_____9. Decomposing manure used as a soil additive.

_____10. Place where manufactured feed may be stored in bulk form on a poultry farm.

5.2  Identify facility and equipment needs with animal species

For each of the following species, briefly discuss the facility needs: Include housing, fencing, and bedding if appropriate.

11. Beef Cattle:

12. Poultry:

13. Swine:

14. Horses:

16. Sheep:

5.3  Discuss considerations in selecting sites for animal production facilities

17. What should be a top priority in selecting a site for animal production?

18. What should be a major consideration when building any type of confinement house that could produce offensive odors?

19. What type of land should be considered for building livestock structures including poultry and swine houses?

5.4  List the factors to consider when designing facilities for animal production

20. Animal ______should be the top priority in designing any animal facility.

21. What two things should be considered when designing a confinement facility for poultry or swine?

5.5  Discuss environmental conditions best suited to various animal species

22. Briefly discuss the importance of understanding climate before selected a breed of cattle to raise.

23. Identify a breed of cattle that would be good for a hot, humid climate:

24. Identify a breed of cattle that would be good for a cool, wet climate:

25. Briefly discuss the environmental needs for young animals.

5.6  Compare different types of construction materials used in buildings for animal production

Briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages to each of the following types of construction materials as they related to livestock building:

26. Concrete:

27. Wood:

28. Sheet Metal:

5.7  Compare various types of silos and other feedstuff storage facilities

Give a brief example of how each of the following types of silos might be used in a livestock facility:

29. pit:

30. trench:

31. horizontal:

32. vertical:

33. Briefly discuss the importance of properly storing feed.

5.8  Compare various types of fencing used with livestock

For each of the following types of livestock, identify the best choice of fencing materials:

34. Cattle:

35. Horses:

36. Sheep and Goats: