Rations

A ration that has all the nutrients the animal need in the right proportions and amount is a:

• Balanced ration

• Dry ration

• High-protein ration

• Maintenance ration

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

• Growth

• Maintenance

• Reproduction

• Work

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

• Any cost

• High cost

• Low cost

• No cost

Corn and other grains are clasify as:

• Concentrates

• Feed additives

• Minerals

• Roughages

Hay, Silage, and pasture grasses are classified as:

• Concentrates

• Minerals

• Roughages

• Vitamins

A ration can have all the nutrients the animals needs in the correct quantities and proportions and still be a poor ration unless it is:

• dry

• Expensive

• Palatable

• The right color

The first generalprinciple of balancing rations is that the ration should:

• Contain a variety of feeds

• be dry

• be economical

• meet the nutritional needs

Which class of feeds has the highest percent of fiber:

• Concentrates

• Minerals

• Roughages

• Water

Which general principle of balancing a ration considers the price per pound of energy and digestible protein?

• The ration should be economical

• The ration should be palatable

• The ration should be slightly laxtive

• The ration should be suited to the animal

Data on feed composition is calculated on the basis of the average amount of moisture on the feed as it is used on the farm is:

• 100 percent dry matter basis

• as-fed basis

• Balanced rations

• Feed additives