18 Questions
What is the recommended width for the loading chute?
0.66 m - 0.76 m
What feature should a loading chute have to allow easier loading of cattle?
Telescoping side panels
What should be the slope of a permanently installed loading ramp?
36%
For portable or adjustable loading chute, what is the maximum allowable slope?
47%
What should the step surface of stair-stepped concrete ramps be like?
With anti-slip coating
How many footbaths should be provided according to the guidelines?
Two footbaths
What type of chute should be used for animals of varying sizes?
Tapered chute
According to Table 3, what is the width of the working chute with straight sides for animals under 270 kg?
0.46 m
What should the sides of the holding chute/squeeze do according to the text?
Move in and out together
Which dimension should be added to all chutes to accommodate bull or large cattle?
51 mm
What type of design should a loading chute have according to the text?
Minimize the effect of bright sunlight
What is the height of the holding chute/squeeze for animals over 540 kg?
1.27 m
What is the minimum space requirement for cattle weighing 270 – 540 kg in the crowding pen?
0.9 m2/animal
What should be the minimum height of the solid wall in the crowding pen?
1.0 m
In the working chute, what is the recommended overall height including the top rail?
1.4 m - 1.8 m
What is the recommended offset angle for a curved working chute?
15°
Which type of gate should be provided at the entrance and exit of a working chute according to the text?
Blocking gates
What is the recommended post spacing for a crowding pen?
1.2 m - 1.8 m
This quiz covers the types of working chutes specified in D-67 PAES 406:2001 standard, including straight-sided chutes for uniform animal sizes and tapered chutes for animals of varying sizes. It also involves understanding the dimensions for working chutes with both straight and sloping sides.
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