20 Questions
Which of the following is not a function of feed?
Excretion
What is the main nutrient required by animals for maintenance?
Carbohydrates
Which nutrient is primarily responsible for supporting growth in animals?
Protein
What can happen if animals lack proper nutrition during reproduction?
Reproductive failures in females
Which nutrient requirements are higher during lactation?
Protein, calcium, and phosphorus
What is the purpose of a work ration in animal feeding?
To meet the energy demands of work and activity
What are the two main factors that determine the nutritional needs of an animal?
Type of feed and water availability
Which nutrient is needed in smaller amounts for maintenance?
Minerals
What is the process of keeping the body at a constant state without loss or gain of weight called?
Maintenance
What is the increase in size of muscles, bones, and other body parts called?
Growth
Which one of these is a feedstuff?
All of the above
What is the definition of palatability?
How well an animal likes a feed
What is the term for livestock feed that contains more than 18 percent crude fiber when dry?
Roughage
What is the definition of a legume?
A plant that can take nitrogen from the air
What are examples of nonlegume roughages?
All of the above
What is the definition of concentrate?
Livestock feed that contains less than 18 percent crude fiber when dry
What are examples of high-energy concentrates?
All of the above
What are animal proteins?
Protein supplements that come from animals or animal byproducts
What are vegetable proteins?
Protein supplements that come from plants
What are the two basic feeding methods?
Free access and scheduled feeding
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