Below is an illustration of a farm structure. Study it and the questions that follow
Identify the above farm structure
Cattle dip
Name the parts labeled T, S, R, P
T – Entrance
S – Foot bath
R – Dip tank/dip wash
P – Drainage race
State four factors considered when sitting the above structure
- Drainage: sited in an area that is not subjected to floods
- Type of soil: sited on soil that is resistant to soil erosion
- Source of water: sited near a reliable source of plenty water as it requires a lo of water
- Away from natural sources of water –(100m)
- Where it is possible to dispose sediments from the dip tank without causing environmental pollution
- Centrally sited so that animals don’t walk long distances
Outline four management practices observed on cattle while using the above structure
- Water the animals before dipping
- First run 10-15 through the dip to mix the dip wash and the dip them a second time
- Arrange the animals to enter the dip in a single file
- Do not dip sick or pregnant animals
- Dip animals according to their ages
- Dip all the animals on the same day
- Keep records
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