Agricultural Engineering and Animal Housing
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What is the primary consideration for the location of a dairy cattle loose housing?

  • Conformity to the land use plan of the area (correct)
  • Accessibility to service roads
  • Direction of the prevailing winds
  • Proximity to the farmhouse

    • What is the minimum floor space requirement based on?

  • The type of feed and water provided
  • Table 1 in the PAES 407:2001 standard (correct)
  • The age and sex of the cattle
  • The breed and size of the cattle

    • What is the definition of a heifer according to the PAES 407:2001 standard?

  • A female between two to three years of age which has not given birth (correct)
  • A one to two year old cattle of either sex
  • A young male or female under one year of age
  • A mature female that has already calved

    • Which of the following is NOT a consideration for the design of dairy cattle loose housing?

    <p>The color of the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standard (PAES) 407:2001?

    <p>To specify the minimum requirements for dairy cattle loose housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the orientation of the building for dairy cattle loose housing?

    <p>East-west</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum width of the central alley or driveway if vehicles are allowed to enter within the building?

    <p>3 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum depth of the gutter in a dairy housing?

    <p>0.2 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of storage sheds for feedstuffs in a dairy housing?

    <p>To keep feedstuffs dry, protect from rodents and be inaccessible to animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended slope of the walls for a horizontal silo?

    <p>1:4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find guidance on waste management structures?

    <p>PAES 414:2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a lighting system in a dairy housing?

    <p>To provide a comfortable environment for animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the standard PAES 407:2001?

    <p>To specify the design and layout of housing for dairy cattle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'shall' indicate in the standard PAES 407:2001?

    <p>A strict requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered in the preparation of the standard PAES 407:2001?

    <p>International standards and references</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of dairy cattle housing is NOT specified in the standard PAES 407:2001?

    <p>Breeding and reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern of Grant and Keown's publication?

    <p>Managing dairy cattle for cow comfort and maximum intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization funded the project that led to the development of the standard PAES 407:2001?

    <p>Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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