Preview Questions Livestock Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How can parasite control be managed effectively in a pasture-based system?

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Using a constant chemical treatment on all animals year-round

Increasing pasture size to dilute parasite concentration

Reducing stocking density to limit parasite spread

Rotating pastures and using targeted treatments based on diagnostics

Question 2: In swine feed formulation, what is the optimal lysine-to-energy ratio for maximum growth performance?

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1.5:1

0.80:1

1.0:1

0.60:1

Question 3: What is the most effective way to manage pain in livestock undergoing medical procedures or surgeries?

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Decreasing the feed intake during recovery to reduce stress

Administering appropriate analgesics or local anesthetics

Using antibiotics to prevent infections during healing

Increasing the ambient temperature to promote comfort

Question 4: How does heat stress impact the performance of dairy cows, and what can be done to mitigate it?

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It improves feed intake and milk yield; by increasing barn temperature

It decreases milk production and increases vulnerability to diseases; providing shade and water

It has no significant impact on milk production or health

It reduces the fertility rate and reproductive performance; cooling systems and shade

Question 5: What is the ideal age for weaning a calf to optimize growth and health?

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6-8 weeks

10-12 weeks

4-5 weeks

2-3 weeks

Question 6: What is the most common cause of lameness in cattle, and how is it typically managed?

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Hoof disease and infections; managed with hoof trimming and antibiotics

Genetic predispositions; managed by selective breeding

Stress-related injuries; managed by increasing space and reducing movement

Nutritional deficiencies; managed by adjusting feed types