Poultry Nutrition

What are the five classes of nutrients required for optimum growth in poultry?

• Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, vitamins, minerals, and water

• Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, vitamins, and minerals

• Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, vitamins, and water

• Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, minerals, and water

Fill in the blank: Single stomach animals require ___ amino acids in their body.

• 10

• 12

• 22

• 20

Which of the following is an example of a plant protein byproduct?

• Fishmeal

• Soybean meal

• Feather meal

• Blood meal

Crude protein is based on the nitrogen content of the feedstuffs. Proteins contain an average of ___% nitrogen.

• 10

• 16

• 20

• 25

Which of the following is a macro mineral?

• Copper (Cu)

• Calcium (Ca)

• Zinc (Zn)

• Selenium (Se)

Electrolytes include Sodium (Na), Chlorine (Cl), and ________.

• A) Potassium (K)

• B) Iron (Fe)

• C) Manganese (Mn)

• D) Cobalt (Co)

Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Folic Acid

Trace minerals are needed in small amounts for various body functions such as ______.

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Evaporation

Which of the following is a grain used in poultry diets?

• Linseed Meal

• Barley

• Fish Meal

• Animal Fat (Feed Grade)

Barley ranks ______ in world production of cereal grain crops.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth