Floor Slope in Tail to Tail System
The desirable slope of floor in tail to tail system is:
- 1:10
- 1:30
- 1:40 — Correct Answer
- 1:50
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1:40
The desirable slope of floor in the tail to tail (face-out) system is 1:40, which equals 1 inch per 10 feet length (Table 36 notes).
Double Row Housing Types
- Face to face (Face in): Animals face each other with a common feed alley in the centre
- Tail to tail (Face out): Animals face outward with a common dung channel in the centre — preferred for hygiene
Advantages of Tail to Tail System
- Lesser danger of spread of disease (animals don't breathe into each other's faces)
- Convenient for cleaning and milking
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 1:10: Too steep — would be uncomfortable for animals.
- 1:30: Not the standard recommended gradient.
- 1:50: Too flat for adequate drainage.
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