WorksheetsAnimal Nutrition
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
This is used to balance feed rations.
Feed Squares
Pearson Squares
Ration Squares
Punnet Squares
Which are considered Macro-Nutrients?
Iron
Calcium
Phosphorus
Zinc
Potassium
(a) is inorganic nutrient that provides structural support for the animal and aids in construction of muscles, blood cells and enzymes.
Macro-Minerals are needed in larger amounts than Micro-Minerals.
True
False
Calcium aids in....
Bone and Teeth Development
Nerve and Muscle Function
Appetite
Maintain osmotic pressure in body
When an animal shows signs of: Broken Bones, Slow Growth and Milk Fever they would be lacking which mineral?
Calcium
Phosphorous
Cobalt
Iron
This Mineral aids in reproduction, appetite and the utilization of Vitamin D.
Salt
Potassium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Phosphorus Deficiency symptoms are:
Lameness
Lowered Appetite
Stiffness of Joints
Reduced Rate of Gain
When an animal is eating soil they are looking for which mineral?
Sodium-Chloride (NaCl)
Potassium (K)
Copper (Cu)
Iron (Fe)
This mineral can be mixed in with salt and is in high enough amounts in most rations.
Magnesium (Mg)
Sulfur (S)
Potassium (K)
(a) is a chemical element or compound that aids in the support of life and makes it possible for the animal to grow and provide energy for physiological processes.
_______ ________ is the portion of the nutrient which may be broken down and absorbed and used by the body.
(a)
Most abundant nutrient compound in the world is...
Water
Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins
Water aids in:
Digestion & Absorption
Production of Milk
Maintain constant body temp
Flushes waste
This nutrient is needed for growth and repair in the body.
Water
Minerals
Vitamins
Proteins
Carbohydrates
These are all sources of Carbohydrates
Wheat
Fish Meal
Bone Meal
Oats
Barley
This Nutrient stores energy and is a group of organic compounds known as lipids.
Vitamins
Fats
Carbs
Water
True or False: There are 16 essential vitamins that help the animal fight stress, disease and maintain good health.
True
False
True or False: Good Nutrition is primarily focused on avoiding short-term diseases only.
True
False
What percentage of feed often represents the production costs in livestock operations?
<25%
<50%
>75%
>50%
Which type of metabolism is used to break down materials?
Anabolism
Catabolism
Goals in overall Animal Nutrition depend on:
The animal in question
Stage of Production of the animal
Performance needs of that animal
Goals in Production animals are:
Minimize production
Avoid over feeding
Improve end-product
Promote bone and joint health
Avoid long-term diseases
