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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended minimum height for a milking stall?

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

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

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

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

    <p>3</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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