Farm Critique Worksheet-W23
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EQN*2150 Equine Facility Management
Farm Critique Worksheet
Due: Wednesday February 15
th
, 2023 at 11:59pm on Courselink
Facility 1: A University barn (University of Vermont; 15:57 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pa2JduGq2o
a)
Identify two rodent control measures (2 marks)
b)
Identify two fire safety measures (2 marks)
c)
Identify one potential safety issue (1 mark) d)
Explain how manure is managed and removed at this farm (3 marks)
Facility 2: A retirement facility (Beezie and John Madden, Cazenovia, New York)
Summer edition (6:25 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrh9WwDVjxc
Winter edition (6:45 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw9A6oxVjR8
a)
Explain what is done to make sure horses have good grass in the summer (2 marks)
b)
How do they ensure individual grain feeding when horses are in the barn? (1 mark)
c)
List two reasons why it is important to have temperature-controlled rooms in a barn (2 marks)
d)
How does this facility manage horses based on herd structure/dynamics? (2 marks)
Facility 3: A Family Draft Horse Barn (11:09 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdQU93Jzq1I a)
List two fire hazards in this barn (2 marks)
b)
List two fire prevention measures in this barn (2 marks)
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c)
Describe the flooring used in this facility (1 mark)
a.
What is one advantage to this flooring type? (1 mark)
b.
What is one disadvantage or safety concern with this flooring? (1 mark)
d)
What are two benefits of Dutch doors? (2 marks)
Facility 4: Buena Vista Foaling and Reproduction Centre (Ocala, Florida; 10:52 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZaLoxEsoAo
a)
How does this facility manage feeding pregnant mares while turned out with a herd? (1 mark) b)
Describe the method used for providing water to stalls inside the barns (1 mark) c)
What are two management practices used at this facility that ensure health and safety of the mares and foals? (2 marks)
Facility 5: High-level training facility (Amanda Ross, Olympic Eventer, Australia; 11:05 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5xU9ygqyUI
a)
Identify at least two features of this barn that promote good ventilation (2 marks)
b)
Name two different shelter mechanisms mentioned in the video that are provided to the horses while out in the paddocks (2 marks)
c)
What unique safety feature was highlighted about the gates to the paddocks? (1 mark)
d)
Describe the types of fencing used for the pens, paddocks, and outdoor arena? (3 marks)
e)
Describe the type of footing used in the small turnouts (1 mark)
a.
What is one benefit to using this type of footing? (1 mark)
b.
What is one potential risk? (1 mark)
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f)
What kind of base is used in high-traffic areas of the paddocks?
g)
Identify two features of the feed room and horse management that ensure that each horse receives its daily ration allowance (2 marks) h)
What unique feature was highlighted in the feed and storage room that allows for the care of wet blankets and other equipment? (1 mark)
Facility 6: Thoroughbred training and breeding farm (Stone Bridge Farm, Saratoga Springs, New York; 5:40 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9lt42bWL4E
a)
What kind of walls are used in these stalls (surface type, partition style), i.e., around 2:07-2:12 in the video (1 mark)
a.
What are two benefits of this type of stall wall? (2 marks)
b.
What is one disadvantage? (1 mark)
b)
Describe two factors of the design of this facility that support strong biosecurity measures (2 marks)
c)
What is one major advantage of keeping large equipment in a separate building from the barn? (1 mark) s
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