2b Flashcards
1
Q
The minimum Crude Fibre (in dry matter) requirement in rabbits is?
A
- 10%
2
Q
The energy value of feed mixtures for poultry is presented as nitrogen corrected apparent?
A
- Metabolisable energy
3
Q
What is true?
It is recommended that the diet for working horses
A
- Requires dietary ratio of digestible protein to digestible energy 5:1
- Contains approx. 8-10% of Crude protein (dry matter)
4
Q
The vitamin, which is unique in that it contains a metallic ion (cobalt) is?
A
- B12
5
Q
Maximum intake of NDF in the total ration should equal?
A
- 1.2% of the cow’s body weight
6
Q
The energy produced from volatile fatty acids may contribute?
A
- Up to 15% of the maintenance energy requirements of growing pigs and even up to 30% in gestating sows
7
Q
One of the aim of heifer nutrition is?
A
- To have optimal growth to calve at 2 years of age
8
Q
What is true about cereal grains?
A
- The phosphorus content is higher, but the mojor proportion of the total phosphorus is present in the form of phytic acid
9
Q
The following can support the rumen papillae growth?
A
- Increasing the proportion of starch in the feed ration
- Increasing propopnic acid levels in the rumen fluid
10
Q
What is true?
The 1st phase of lactation in dairy cows
A
- Recommended crude protein content in dry matter of daily ration is 16-19%
- Recommended crude fibre content in dry matter of daily ration is 17-18%
11
Q
Mark the correct statements about early lactation in dairy cows
A
- Milk production increases rapidly, peaking at 5 to 8 weeks after calving
- Early lactation usually refers to the first 70 days of lactation
12
Q
Canine colostrum is distinguished from milk essentially by its?
A
- A slightly higher lipid concentration
- Higher protein concentration (more than twice that of milk secreted two weeks post-partum)
- A lower carbohydrate content
