Cow Digestion and Nutrition Concepts

The video explains how cows maintain their health through a diet of hay and grain, known as a total mixed ration (TMR). It describes the process of preparing this feed and how cows, as herbivores, convert plant energy into milk. The anatomy of cows is detailed, highlighting their unique digestive system with one stomach divided into four pockets, and their dental structure with 32 teeth. The video concludes with a review of these key concepts.

What is the purpose of the Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for cows?

• To provide a balanced diet of hay and grain

• To reduce the amount of water cows drink

• To increase the speed of digestion

• To make cows eat more frequently

How does the driver know how much food to put in the TMR truck?

• By using a measuring cup

• By following a special recipe

• By guessing based on cow size

• By checking the weather

What role do cows play in the food chain as herbivores?

• They eat other animals

• They convert plant energy into milk

• They produce meat for humans

• They are predators of small insects

How many teeth do cows have in total?

• 30

• 32

• 34

• 28

What is the function of a cow's molars?

• To cut food into small pieces

• To grind food from side to side

• To chew cud

• To absorb nutrients

How many pockets does a cow's stomach have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the process called when a cow chews her food for a second time?

• Ruminating

• Digesting

• Chewing cud

• Swallowing

Why do cows burp up their food?

• To chew it again

• To release gas

• To cool down

• To swallow it faster

What allows cows to produce milk efficiently?

• Their large size

• Their special stomach

• Their fast metabolism

• Their strong teeth

What is the main source of energy for cows?

• Sunlight

• Plants

• Water

• Meat