ANS II Standard 6.00 Review

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

• balanced ration

• dry ration

• high protein ration

• maintenance ration

1/3 to 1/2 of the ration fed to livestock is used for:

• growth

• maintenance

• reproduction

• work

Corn and other grains are classified as:

• concentrates

• feed additives

• minerals

• roughages

Hay, silage, and pasture grasses are classified as:

• concentrates

• minerals

• roughages

• vitamins

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

• any cost

• high cost

• low cost

• no cost

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

• the right color

• expensive

• palatable

• dry

Which additive should be added to feed to control worms n beef cattle or swine?

• antibiotics

• anthelmintics

• hormones

• tranquilizers

Coccidiostats are included as feed additives for what species?

• Beef cattle

• dairy cattle

• poultry

• swine

Which class of feeds has the HIGHEST percent of fiber?

• concentrates

• minerals

• roughages

• water

When implanting growth hormones in the ear, the needle AND the site should be cleaned with alcohol to prevent:

• crushed pellets

• diseases

• infections

• vein punctures