ANS II, Unit 5

Front

From one-third to one-half of the ration fed to livestock is used for:

Back

Maintenance

Front

Hay, silage and pasture grasses are classified as: Concentrates, Minerals, Roughages, Vitamins.

Back

Roughages.

Front

Corn and other grains are classified as: Concentrates, Feed additives, Minerals, Roughages.

Back

Concentrates.

Front

Which class of feeds has the highest percent of fiber? Options: Concentrates, Minerals, Roughages, Water

Back

Roughages

Front

A ration that has all the nutrients the animal needs in the right proportions and amounts is a:

Back

Balanced ration.

Front

A ration can have all the nutrients the animal needs in the correct quantities and proportions and still be a poor ration if it is not:

Back

Palatable.

Front

Since feed costs make up about 75 percent of the total cost of raising livestock, rations should be the highest quality possible at:

Back

Low cost.

Front

The first general principle of balancing rations is that the ration should:

Back

Meet the nutritional needs.

Front

Which general principle of balancing a ration most affects the functioning of the digestive system and satisfies hunger?

Back

The ration must contain dry matter or bulk.

Front

Which general principle of balancing a ration most affects whether the animal will eat the feed?

Back

The ration should be palatable.