Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "palatable" mean?

• Unpleasant to taste

• Pleasant to taste

• Difficult to digest

• Easy to cook

What does the word "masticate" mean?

• To swallow food whole

• To chew and breakdown food

• To cook food

• To digest food

What is a label?

• A type of food

• A slip to identify a product and explain the contents

• A type of packaging material

• A brand name

What is the definition of a "pellet"?

• A large, loose collection of materials

• A small, compressed nugget of feed materials

• A liquid form of nutrients

• A type of grain used in baking

What is a mixed ration?

• A type of feed that combines various feeds into a single mix

• A method of planting crops

• A type of animal breed

• A method of irrigation

For which animal is a mixed ration most common?

• Sheep

• Cattle

• Chickens

• Pigs

What is the definition of "Textured Feed"?

• A grain mixture with molasses, protein, and vitamins/minerals added.

• A type of feed made entirely of pellets.

• A liquid supplement for animals.

• A type of feed that is only made from corn.

What type of grains does Textured Feed mostly use?

• Whole or cracked grains.

• Only powdered grains.

• Only liquid grains.

• Only synthetic grains.

What is crude protein estimated from?

• Measuring the total nitrogen content of the feed

• Measuring the total carbohydrate content of the feed

• Measuring the total fat content of the feed

• Measuring the total water content of the feed

What does crude fiber include?

• Proteins that are easily digested

• Carbohydrates associated with the cell wall of plants

• Fats that are resistant to digestion

• Sugars that are quickly absorbed