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Livestock Nutrition

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The nutrient composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen is...

a)

protein

b)

water

c)

fat

d)

carbohydrates

2.

Which cereal grain must be processed to provide nutrients to the animal?

a)

grain sorghum

b)

wheat

c)

corn

d)

barley

3.

If for every 1% of nitrogen there is 6.25% of crude protein, then what percent of crude protein is there in a feed that has 3.25% nitrogen?

a)

15.23%

b)

18.56%

c)

19.67%

d)

20.31%

4.

For every pound of feed consumed by the animal

a)

two to five pounds of water will be consumed

b)

six to nine pounds of water will be consumed

c)

10-14 pounds of water will be consumed

d)

15-18 pounds of water will be consumed

5.

The major source of energy for animals is

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

minerals

d)

vitamins

6.

Which animal feed example would be considered a roughage?

a)

Barley

b)

Alfalfa Hay

c)

Oats

d)

Electrolytes

7.

Which essential nutrient makes up 70% of an animal’s body and is the most crucial nutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Water

c)

Protein

d)

Minerals

8.

This type of feed is high in fiber and relatively low in digestible nutrients.

a)

concentrate

b)

mineral

c)

supplement

d)

roughages

9.

Cattle drink approximately how much water per day?

a)

10 gallons

b)

5 gallons

c)

30 gallons

d)

3 gallons

10.

Which animal feed example would be considered a concentrate?

a)

Barley

b)

corn

c)

Oats

d)

salt

11.

Match the following

a)

increase in the size of muscle, bones, internal organs and other body parts.

1.

growth ration

b)

high energy rations designed to put gain on as rapidly and efficiently as possible.

2.

finishing ration

c)

mainly for dairy cattle and ewes

3.

lactation ration

d)

ration for horses

4.

work ration

e)

maintain the animals life without increasing or decreasing in weight.

5.

maintenance ration

12.

Nutrient that is composed of amino acids:

a)

water

b)

minerals

c)

lipids

d)

proteins

13.

Integrated steps in assimilating food by the animal for use in tissue repair, growth and normal function is

a)

a diet

b)

nutrients

c)

nutrition

d)

a ration

14.

Which nutrient is primarily responsible for muscle development in livestock?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Vitamins

15.

What is the primary source of energy in livestock diets?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Fats

d)

Minerals

16.

Which mineral is essential for bone development in livestock?

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Zinc

d)

Potassium

17.

What is the main purpose of roughage in a livestock diet?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Aid digestion

c)

Build muscle

d)

Supply vitamins

18.

Which vitamin is crucial for calcium absorption in livestock?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin B12

c)

Vitamin C

d)

Vitamin D

19.

What is the role of water in livestock nutrition?

a)

Energy source

b)

Nutrient transport

c)

Muscle building

d)

Fat storage

20.

Which feed component is most important for lactating dairy cows?

a)

Fiber

b)

Protein

c)

Fat

d)

Carbohydrates

21.

What is the effect of a high-fat diet on livestock?

a)

Increased energy

b)

Decreased growth

c)

Improved digestion

d)

Reduced water intake

22.

Which of the following is a sign of protein deficiency in livestock?

a)

Rapid weight gain

b)

Hair loss

c)

Increased appetite

d)

Improved digestion

23.

What is the primary benefit of adding minerals to livestock feed?

a)

Enhance flavor

b)

Improve growth

c)

Increase energy

d)

Reduce feed cost

24.

Which of the following is a common protein supplement for livestock?

a)

Soybean meal

b)

Corn

c)

Barley

d)

Oats

25.

How does fiber in the diet affect livestock digestion?

a)

Slows digestion

b)

Speeds up digestion

c)

Has no effect

d)

Improves nutrient absorption