Animal Feeding Methods

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What is a disadvantage of restricted feeding for animals?

Improved feed conversion ratio

Lower average daily gain (correct)

Better health control

Less chance of digestive problems

In restricted feeding, what should be the status of the feed trough after 15-20 minutes for slopped feed?

Nearly empty

Full

Half-full

Empty (correct)

What is a potential issue when using restricted feeding for animals?

Unequal growth (correct)

High average daily gain

Improved health control

No impact on feed conversion ratio

What should be the duration of feed consumption for dry mash or pelletized feeds in restricted feeding?

20-30 minutes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of restricted feeding in animals?

Better feed conversion ratio (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can unequal growth be mitigated when using restricted feeding?

Ensuring the feed trough is long enough for all animals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended temperature for day-old chicks during the first week of rearing?

35-32.4°C (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of culling birds from the flock?

To maintain the optimal age composition of the flock (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing sufficient artificial heat to day-old chicks?

To keep them warm during the day and night (A) Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered when choosing the location for a poultry farm?

Topography and availability of potable water (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of phase feeding?

To optimize nutrient requirements at different stages of growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of waste disposal, air circulation, and protection against draft and rain in a poultry farm?

To prevent the spread of diseases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of shifting feeds or gradual shifting in broiler feeding?

to avoid stress to animals and digestive problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended feeding practice for broilers from start to market?

ad libitum feeding (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of monitoring the weight of birds in the growing stage?

to prevent excessive weight gain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefits of ad libitum feeding in broilers?

less laborious (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of phase feeding in layers?

to provide the required nutrients at different stages of production (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range for feeding starter diet in growing birds?

day 1 to 6 weeks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of water provision in feeding starting and growing birds?

to prevent dehydration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended calcium percentage in Layer Ration I?

3.0-3.5% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of restricting feed in the first day in feeding starting and growing birds?

to prevent vent pasting (B) Signup and view all the answers