Preview Questions Livestock Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What role does biosecurity play in the management of animal health and welfare on a farm?

Which action should you take?

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Ensuring regular vaccination of livestock and exposure to new pathogens

Minimizing the amount of feed used to prevent disease outbreaks

Increasing the herd size to reduce the risk of disease exposure

Preventing the introduction and spread of infectious diseases

Question 2: How do you manage endemic diseases in a livestock operation?

Which action should you take?

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By reducing the overall herd size to limit exposure

By creating a disease management plan that includes vaccination, quarantine, and monitoring

By treating all animals with antibiotics regularly

By continuously rotating livestock to different pastures

Question 3: How does free-range housing for poultry improve animal welfare?

Which action should you take?

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It limits access to fresh air and increases stress in poultry

It leads to higher disease risks and should be avoided

It allows poultry to engage in natural behaviors such as dust bathing and foraging, reducing stress and improving health

It has no effect on welfare but improves egg production

Question 4: What is total mixed ration (TMR) feeding, and how does it benefit dairy cattle?

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It is a method of mixing all feed ingredients together to provide a balanced and uniform diet, improving intake and production

It involves feeding livestock multiple times a day to increase intake

It is used for grazing-only livestock to minimize feed costs

It provides a high-energy feed designed to maximize growth rates

Question 5: What is the role of silage in a livestock feeding program?

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To balance the protein content of the diet during lactation

To provide a source of digestible fiber and energy during the off-season

To enhance the mineral balance in the diet

To improve the palatability of the overall feed mix

Question 6: What is the main benefit of early disease detection in livestock management?

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It increases market value by producing healthier animals

It lowers the overall cost of feed and nutrition

It improves reproductive success across the herd

It allows for early intervention, reducing the risk of spread and improving recovery rates