Animal Nutrition

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Which nutrient is responsible for insulation and excess energy in animals?

  • Carbohydrate
  • Protein
  • Vitamins
  • Fat (correct)

What is the function of calcium in animal nutrition?

  • Insulation and excess energy
  • Aids in metabolic processes
  • For bone, teeth, and milk (correct)
  • Provides energy for growth

Which type of feed is high in water or fibre but low in energy?

  • Root crops
  • Concentrate
  • Silage (correct)
  • Maize

What is the primary function of essential amino acids in animal nutrition?

<p>Growth and building muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is mainly used for finishing off cattle and reaching target weights?

<p>Concentrate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of giving dairy ration to dairy cows before calving or early lactation?

<p>To provide high energy and protein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is sheep ration given to ewes in the final 6-8 weeks before lambing?

<p>To prevent twin lamb disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is pig ration different from cattle and sheep ration?

<p>Pigs need less fibre and their ration is grounded up finely for digestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of steaming up in animal feeding?

<p>Preparing ewes for lambing and preventing twin lamb disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Metabolic Energy in animal feed related to?

<p>Conversion into live weight gain, milk, or wool (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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