Livestock management II - SS1 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary goal of hygiene in livestock management?
Promoting animal reproduction
Enhancing meat quality
Ensuring animal health
Increasing feed efficiency
Which of the following is NOT a biosecurity measure in livestock management?
Regular health checks
Quarantine procedures
Controlling farm access
Disinfecting equipment
Proper manure management in livestock farming helps reduce:
Feed costs
Environmental contamination
Animal stress
Meat quality
What is one aspect of feeding and watering hygiene in livestock management?
Using antibiotics in feed
Offering contaminated water sources
Keeping feed and water clean
Reducing nutrient content in feed
When is the finishing phase in livestock management typically carried out?
At birth
During weaning
Prior to market readiness
Before mating
What is the primary purpose of adjusting the diet during the finishing phase of livestock production?
To reduce animal weight
To promote optimal growth and meat quality
To decrease meat quality
To lower feed costs
In pasture-based livestock systems, what is the role of rotational grazing during finishing?
Reducing the need for feed
Minimizing animal stress
Ensuring constant access to fresh forage
Preventing disease transmission
Why is stress reduction important during the finishing phase of livestock production?
To increase meat quality
To promote animal growth
To reduce the need for vaccinations
To improve marketing strategies
What is the purpose of quality assurance programs in livestock finishing?
To reduce feed costs
To ensure market readiness
To meet meat quality standards
To control farm access
Which factor is NOT related to meat quality in finishing livestock?
Tenderness
Flavor
Marbling
Wool thickness