Water Role in Animal Nutrition
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Which of the following does water NOT do in the body?
-lubricates joints -lubricates eyes -acts as a cushion for nerves -conducts sound in ears -dilutes urea answer: All the above are functions of water
Which of the following does not influence the daily requirement of water for livestock?
-species -lactating -age -environmental temp -amount of activity answer: Protein content of the diet
Milk consists of what percent water?
87%
t/f: Water helps dilute toxic substances, such as citric acid and carry them through the digestive system.
false
t/f: Younger animals water requirement is less per pound of body weight than mature animals
false
t/f: As humidity increases so does water consumption
true
t/f: As the mineral content of the diet decreases, so do the water requirements
true
t/f:Feeds with higher moisture content decrease the animal’s free consumption
true
t/f: Water consumption increases as the animal becomes less active
false
t/f: Drinking water must be fresh, clean, and provided at all times
true
t/f: Lactation decreases the water requirement of a lactating animal
false
t/f: Low intake of water increases appetite
false
t/f: Irregular heart beat is a symptom of water toxicity
true
t/f: When there is lack of water intake the animals blood thickens
true
t/f: Water toxicity can lead to comma and death
true