Theory question 102
Livestock Management Practices(a) Give six benefits of good housing in the production of farm animals. (b) Give four reasons why goats of different ages should be housed separately. (c) State five activities that should be carried out in a brooder house before receiving a new batch of chicks. (d) Name one farm animal from which each of the following products could be obtained: (i) pelt; (ii) bristle; (iii) mohair; (iv) veal; (v) lard;
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(a) Any six: protection from bad weather; protection from thieves and predators; easier feeding and management; disease control; separation by age, sex or purpose; easier record keeping; easier collection of manure, eggs or milk; better productivity; prevents damage to crops
(b) Any four: prevents bullying and injury of young by older goats; allows feeding according to age; prevents spread of disease to the young; prevents unwanted/early mating; makes management and records easier; young get fair access to feed and water
(c) Any five: clean and wash the house; disinfect/fumigate; repair the house; spread fresh dry litter; set up and test heat source (pre-heat the brooder); arrange clean feeders and drinkers; place a brooder guard; put a footbath at the entrance; get feed, water and drugs ready
(d)(i) Pelt: rabbit (or sheep, goat) (ii) Bristle: pig (iii) Mohair: Angora goat (iv) Veal: calf (cattle) (v) Lard: pig
One animal per product in (d).