18 Questions
What is the primary consideration for the location of a dairy cattle loose housing?
Conformity to the land use plan of the area
What is the minimum floor space requirement based on?
Table 1 in the PAES 407:2001 standard
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
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for the design of dairy cattle loose housing?
The color of the building
What is the purpose of the Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standard (PAES) 407:2001?
To specify the minimum requirements for dairy cattle loose housing
What is the orientation of the building for dairy cattle loose housing?
East-west
What is the minimum width of the central alley or driveway if vehicles are allowed to enter within the building?
3 m
What is the minimum depth of the gutter in a dairy housing?
0.2 m
What is the purpose of storage sheds for feedstuffs in a dairy housing?
To keep feedstuffs dry, protect from rodents and be inaccessible to animals
What is the recommended slope of the walls for a horizontal silo?
1:4
Where can you find guidance on waste management structures?
PAES 414:2002
What is the purpose of a lighting system in a dairy housing?
To provide a comfortable environment for animals
What is the purpose of the standard PAES 407:2001?
To specify the design and layout of housing for dairy cattle
What does the word 'shall' indicate in the standard PAES 407:2001?
A strict requirement
What is considered in the preparation of the standard PAES 407:2001?
International standards and references
What aspect of dairy cattle housing is NOT specified in the standard PAES 407:2001?
Breeding and reproduction
What is the main concern of Grant and Keown's publication?
Managing dairy cattle for cow comfort and maximum intake
What organization funded the project that led to the development of the standard PAES 407:2001?
Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR)
This quiz assesses knowledge on animal housing systems in beef and dairy cattle farms in the Philippines, including design and management considerations for free-stalls and agricultural structures.
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