Covered Area for Pregnant Cow in Loose Housing
In loose housing system, covered area for pregnant cow should be:
- 100-120 sq.ft. — Correct Answer
- 120-140 sq.ft.
- 180-200 sq.ft.
- 200-250 sq.ft.
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 100-120 sq.ft.
In the loose housing system, the covered area requirement for a pregnant cow is 100-120 sq.ft. (Table 35).
Space Requirements in Loose Housing (Covered Area)
- Young stock: 15-20 sq.ft.
- Cows: 20-30 sq.ft.
- Buffaloes: 25-35 sq.ft.
- Pregnant cows: 100-120 sq.ft.
- Bulls: 120-140 sq.ft.
Key Note
The ratio of open area to covered area in loose housing system is 2:1. Open area for pregnant cow = 180-200 sq.ft.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 120-140 sq.ft.: This is the covered area for bulls, not pregnant cows.
- 180-200 sq.ft.: This is the OPEN area for pregnant cows, not covered area.
- 200-250 sq.ft.: This is the open area for bulls.
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