Hoard’s End of the Year Flashcard #1

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What stimulates rumen development in calves during feed digestion?

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Volatile fatty acids

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What do homofermentative inoculants primarily produce?

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Lactic acid

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What do heterofermentative inoculants produce in addition to lactic acid?

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Acetic acid

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What does MP stand for in dairy cattle nutrition?

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Metabolizable protein

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On what basis are rations formulated?

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Dry matter basis

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What basis are rations weighed and mixed on?

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As-fed basis

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How long should a total mixed ration be mixed?

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3 to 5 minutes

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What is the primary function of volatile fatty acids in calves?

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Stimulate rumen development

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What is the difference between homofermentative and heterofermentative inoculants?

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Homofermentative inoculants produce only lactic acid, while heterofermentative inoculants produce lactic acid and acetic acid.

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Why is it important to formulate rations on a dry matter basis?

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To ensure accurate nutrient content and consistency in feed.