Milking Stall Requirements Quiz

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What is the minimum space requirement per animal in a holding area?

  • 2 m2
  • 2.23 m2 (correct)
  • 1.5 m2
  • 3 m2

Why should the holding area have a roof according to the text?

  • To improve milking efficiency
  • To prevent animals from escaping
  • To provide shade for the animals
  • To avoid wet animals entering the parlor in the rainy season (correct)

What is the recommended slope range for the holding area away from the parlor?

  • 4% - 6%
  • 1% - 3%
  • 2% - 4% (correct)
  • 3% - 5%

Why should the width of the alley be limited to 0.7 m - 0.9 m?

<p>To prevent animals from turning around (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a milking stall required to be 1 m – 1.1 m wide according to the text?

<p>When a bucket milking machine is used or hand milking is practiced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of milking stall is required to have a minimum headroom of 0.9 m according to the text?

<p>Back-out stall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum width for the space allocated to the milker/operator and milking equipment?

<p>0.6 m – 0.8 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum height for a milking stall?

<p>1.2 m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following materials is recommended for the railings of the milking stall?

<p>50 mm G.I. pipes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended spacing between the railings of a milking stall?

<p>0.4 m (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a milking herd of 25 animals, how many milking stalls are recommended?

<p>3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in milking parlor flooring design?

<p>Ensuring adequate traction to prevent slips and falls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor in determining the layout and size of a milking center?

<p>The number of cows to be milked (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key consideration in designing dairy cattle housing?

<p>Maximizing natural ventilation and air flow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical factor in designing lighting systems for milking centers and free-stall barns?

<p>Ensuring uniform illumination throughout the facility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key consideration in agricultural waste management for dairy operations?

<p>Implementing composting systems for manure handling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary factor in determining the appropriate milking stall design?

<p>The breed and size of the dairy cattle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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