Nutrition and Housing Tutorials

Ventilation

Airflow management affecting animal health and comfort.

Stack Effect

Vertical air movement due to temperature differences.

Poor Ventilation Indicators

Signs include moisture, odor, and respiratory issues.

Lighting Benefits for Poultry

Enhances growth, egg production, and welfare.

Lighting Benefits for Cattle

Improves health, reproduction, and feeding behavior.

Lower Critical Temperature

Minimum temperature for animal comfort and health.

Upper Critical Temperature

Maximum temperature before heat stress occurs.

Heating for Piglets

Essential for survival until 21 days old.

Space Requirements for Calves

Floor space varies by calf weight and age.

Overstocking Implications for Calves

Leads to stress, disease, and reduced growth.

Cubicle Width Issues

Incorrect width causes discomfort and injury risks.

Minimum Cubicle Size

At least 1.2m x 2.0m for 700kg cow.

Overstocking in Dairy Cows

Results in stress, lower milk yield, and health issues.

Pen Size for Ewes

Must accommodate ewes and their lambs comfortably.

Signs of Overstocking in Pigs

Aggression, stress, and reduced growth rates.

Nutritional Needs of Ruminants

Depends on maintenance, reproduction, and production.

Daily Energy Requirement for Cows

5.2 MJ of ME per liter of milk produced.

Total ME Calculation

156 MJ for 30 liters of milk daily.

Ruminal Acidosis

Condition caused by high grain diets.

Colostrum Feeding Importance

Critical for immunity and health in calves.

3 Q's of Colostrum Management

Quality, Quantity, and Quickness of feeding.

Nutritional Disease in Ewes

Twin lamb disease due to energy deficiency.

Nutritional Management for Ewes

Increase energy intake in late pregnancy.