Annual Culling Rate in Dairy Unit
Annual culling rate in a dairy unit is:
- 25% — Correct Answer
- 30%
- 40%
- 50%
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 25%
The standard annual culling rate in a dairy unit is 25%. This means approximately one-quarter of the herd is replaced each year with better-performing animals.
Reasons for Culling
- Low milk production
- Reproductive failure
- Chronic mastitis
- Old age
- Genetic improvement of the herd
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 30%, 40%, 50%: These rates are too high for a standard dairy operation and would be economically unsustainable.
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