Animal Nutrition

Does: required for growth and tissue repair

• Water

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

Defense against disease, Antioxidants, Promote growth, Promote reproduction

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Fiber

• Fatty Acids

Vitamins: A, E, K, D

• Macrominerals

• Microminerals

• Water soluble

• Fat soluble

Vitamins: C and B

• Macrominerals

• Microminerals

• Water soluble

• Fat soluble

Which nutrient is composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and maintains energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Mineral

• Water

What are elements or chemical compounds that support life processes called?

• Protein

• Grass

• Nutrients

• Water

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If a cow cannot see properly, in which nutrient may the cow be deficient?

• Fat

• Minerals

• Protein

• Vitamins

Which nutrient develops and repairs body organs and tissues?

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Protein

• Vitamins

Why does a pregnant animal require more nutrients?

• To gain weight

• To ensure the health of her and the fetus

• To make sure she eats and drinks more

• To not gain or lose

Balanced rations are important to prevent ________________________.

• Weight gain

• Weight loss

• Nutritional deficiencies

• Digestive problems