HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -A feedlot or feed yard is a type of animal feeding operation (AFO) which is used in intensive animal farming, notably beef cattle, but also swine, horses, sheep, turkeys, chickens or ducks, prior to slaughter.

Detailed explanation-2: -Feedlots, sometimes referred to as feedyards, are large, fenced areas of land on which cattle are kept and fed a diet of grains until being sent to a slaughterhouse. They are considered the last stage in the farming of cattle for meat.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two types of feedlots, outdoor and indoor. The outdoor feedlot is suited for drier climates (Fig. 1.25). In addition to animal comfort, indoor facilities also function to keep feed and bedding dry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types. Intensive farms hold large numbers of animals, typically cows, pigs, turkeys, geese, or chickens, often indoors, typically at high densities. The aim is to produce large quantities of meat, eggs, or milk at the lowest possible cost.