Animal Feed and Nutrition Quiz

Which of the following is an example of roughages?

• Corn

• Hay

• Soybean meal

• Molasses

What is forage mainly composed of?

• Grains and seeds

• Leaves and stems

• Roots and tubers

• Minerals and vitamins

What are concentrates primarily used for in animal feed?

• Providing fiber

• Supplementing energy and protein

• Aiding digestion

• Preserving forage

Which crop is commonly grown as fodder?

• Maize

• Rice

• Wheat

• Soybeans

Hay is created by:

• Fermenting plants in a silo

• Drying grasses or legumes

• Mixing grains and molasses

• Crushing seeds

What is silage stored in?

• A barn

• An airtight silo

• A field

• Open containers

What is the main purpose of fiber in a ruminant’s diet?

• To provide protein

• To aid digestion

• To increase energy

• To preserve forage

Where does microbial fermentation occur in ruminants?

• Stomach

• Rumen

• Intestine

• Esophagus

Fermentation in the rumen helps break down:

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Vitamins

Rapid rotational grazing prevents:

• Plant recovery

• Overgrazing

• Nutrient absorption

• Livestock movement