Unit 11

T or F? Grain should not be ground to medium-fine.

T or F? Feeding 100% concentrate is advisable because of digestive troubles in animals, especially ruminants.

T or F? A ration will not be economical unless the animals like it, it keeps them in good health and they grow, fatten or produce well on it.

Name the two classifications of feed. Fats, Proteins Concentrates, Fats Concentrates, Roughages Carbohydrates, Proteins

Fiber is determined as crude fiber, neutral detergent fiber or _________. roughage nitrogen-free extract acid detergent fiber net energy

__________________ can be fed to cattle to stimulate rumen bacterial development. Arsenicals Dry rumen bacteria Ammonia chloride Hormones

T or F? A knowledge of the amount of the nutrients needed by the body and the value of the feed as a source of the nutrients is the basis for good management and proper diets.

Extremely _________ grinding takes more power and time and the process makes grain less palatable. medium coarse to medium fine coarse

Name the two most common types of silage. Roughage, Corn Silage Haylage, Corn Silage Grain, Hay Fats, Corn Silage

T or F? A balanced ration generally contains no more than one feed, with proper quantities of essential nutrients.

Acid detergent fiber has the least digestible plant components, including _______ and lignin. roots chlorophyll calories cellulose

A feed which can be substituted for alfalfa in rations: Soybeans Clover Rye Barley

Detergents or _____________ are used to reduce and stop foaming to prevent bloat. ammonia bacteria surfactants antibiotics

List the five types of protein found in feed. Crude, Degradable Intake, Undegradable intake, Metabolizable, & Digestible Crude, Compostable, Non-Compostable, Metabolizable, Digestible Crude, Degradable, Fat, Metabolizable, Digestible

A pregnant sow should be fed 1-1.5 lbs of concentrate per ____ (number) lbs of body weight. 200 25 50 100

Silage can be substituted for hay at a rate of ___ pounds of silage for 1 pound of hay. 2 4 3 5

The three methods for balancing rations are the square method, _________ standard, and computer formulated rations. holistic watering feeding

T or F? A feed additive becomes a part of the body cells and is necessary for the proper function of these cells.

The _______ is (are) used to measure and identify the total amount of energy in a feed. estimates feed schedule calorie scale

If soaked too long, grain will become stale and ____________ may take place. digestive disturbances mold moisture fermentation

T or F? One of the functions of feed additives is to promote growth and production.

A _____ _________ becomes a part of the body cells and is necessary for the proper function of these cells. food nutrient water cell food waste

. Name the five most common feed additives: Antibiotics, Arsenicals, Bacteria, Hormones, Surfactants Antibiotics, Fats, Bacteria, Hormones, Surfactants

Cooked feed is advantageous only when feeding ________. potatoes oats small grains corn