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What is one of the advantages of individual housing for young calves?
What is one of the advantages of individual housing for young calves?
- Allow for reduced labour input
- Improved calf health (correct)
- Encouraged for welfare reasons
- Reduced space requirements
At what age are calves usually group penned?
At what age are calves usually group penned?
- Between 1-3 days old
- Immediately after birth
- Between 4-6 days old
- From seven days of age (correct)
Why are isolation pens important for calves?
Why are isolation pens important for calves?
- To encourage group housing
- To reduce space requirements
- To increase the spread of disease/infection
- To allow for efficient treatment of a sick calf (correct)
What is a disadvantage of individual housing for calves?
What is a disadvantage of individual housing for calves?
When can calves be kept in individual pens after 8 weeks old?
When can calves be kept in individual pens after 8 weeks old?
Which housing option is recommended for welfare reasons and reduced labor input?
Which housing option is recommended for welfare reasons and reduced labor input?
What is the advantage of pair/group housing for calves soon after birth?
What is the advantage of pair/group housing for calves soon after birth?
Why is grouping calves into large groups at younger ages considered a disadvantage with automated feeding?
Why is grouping calves into large groups at younger ages considered a disadvantage with automated feeding?
What are the upper and lower critical temperatures for calves respectively?
What are the upper and lower critical temperatures for calves respectively?
How can calf jackets be used in relation to the upper and lower critical temperatures?
How can calf jackets be used in relation to the upper and lower critical temperatures?
What is the minimum recommended stocking density/air spaces per calf within a building for newborn and 12-week-old calves respectively?
What is the minimum recommended stocking density/air spaces per calf within a building for newborn and 12-week-old calves respectively?
What strategies can be used to reduce stocking density for calves in an indoor barn?
What strategies can be used to reduce stocking density for calves in an indoor barn?
What is a primary driver of major environmental destruction related to cattle farming?
What is a primary driver of major environmental destruction related to cattle farming?
'Ruminant livestock production is entirely consistent with proper agronomy practices in which forages are grown on...' what percentage of arable land?
'Ruminant livestock production is entirely consistent with proper agronomy practices in which forages are grown on...' what percentage of arable land?
What is the primary method of controlling lungworm infections in herds or flocks?
What is the primary method of controlling lungworm infections in herds or flocks?
How are oral vaccines for Dictyocaulus viviparus administered in Europe?
How are oral vaccines for Dictyocaulus viviparus administered in Europe?
Why might some vaccinated animals still excrete larvae and contribute to pasture contamination?
Why might some vaccinated animals still excrete larvae and contribute to pasture contamination?
How does edema and neutrophils in the alveoli and bronchioles affect gas exchange?
How does edema and neutrophils in the alveoli and bronchioles affect gas exchange?
What role do prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators play in gas exchange disturbances?
What role do prostaglandins and other inflammatory mediators play in gas exchange disturbances?
What is the key to overcoming challenges faced by farm animal vets in developing a veterinary advisory role?
What is the key to overcoming challenges faced by farm animal vets in developing a veterinary advisory role?
According to the Veterinary Surgeons Act, what does 'veterinary surgery' include?
According to the Veterinary Surgeons Act, what does 'veterinary surgery' include?
What may be a challenge for farmers when receiving animal health advice from various sources?
What may be a challenge for farmers when receiving animal health advice from various sources?
What are the key points to measure/compare when assessing ventilation adequacy?
What are the key points to measure/compare when assessing ventilation adequacy?
In a housing system, why is it important to provide good ventilation?
In a housing system, why is it important to provide good ventilation?
What is the stack effect in the context of ventilation in a barn?
What is the stack effect in the context of ventilation in a barn?
What strategy could be used to improve ventilation in a barn in addition to natural ventilation?
What strategy could be used to improve ventilation in a barn in addition to natural ventilation?
What is the clinical utility of a bovine respiratory disease scoring system?
What is the clinical utility of a bovine respiratory disease scoring system?
According to Zoe's explanation, what influences the decision to move from individual treatment to group level treatment for bovine respiratory disease?
According to Zoe's explanation, what influences the decision to move from individual treatment to group level treatment for bovine respiratory disease?
What is a Herd Health Plan primarily focused on?
What is a Herd Health Plan primarily focused on?
What are the aspects that should be included in a Herd Health Plan according to Divya's explanation?
What are the aspects that should be included in a Herd Health Plan according to Divya's explanation?
What is the recommended weight gain per day for dairy heifers?
What is the recommended weight gain per day for dairy heifers?
Which feeding method allows animals to self-regulate their milk intake?
Which feeding method allows animals to self-regulate their milk intake?
What is the main type of immunoglobulin found in colostrum?
What is the main type of immunoglobulin found in colostrum?
Which component of the innate immune system aids in trapping foreign substances and microbial pathogens in the upper respiratory tract?
Which component of the innate immune system aids in trapping foreign substances and microbial pathogens in the upper respiratory tract?
What is the role of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) in the airways?
What is the role of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) in the airways?
How does long-term stress affect the immune response?
How does long-term stress affect the immune response?
Which organization recommends prioritized vaccinations in cattle, including for calf pneumonia?
Which organization recommends prioritized vaccinations in cattle, including for calf pneumonia?
Why is there likely to be a difference in the cause of an outbreak of coughing in older heifers compared to young calves?
Why is there likely to be a difference in the cause of an outbreak of coughing in older heifers compared to young calves?
