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Question 1

As proportion of concentrates in the diet of ruminants is decreased the proportion of?

Answer 1

• Propionic acid falls and that of acetic acid rises

Question 2

Lactating sows during a 3-4 weeks lactation require?

Answer 2

• 6.0-6.6kg of feed mixture daily to meet their energy requirements

Question 3

The volume of the equine stomach is about?

Answer 3

• 8-10% of the total GIT

Question 4

The main products of the metabolism of carbohydrates by rumen microorganisms are?

Answer 4

• Acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, CO2 and methane

Question 5

Among Omega-3 fatty acids belong?

Answer 5

• Docosahecaenoic acid (DHA)
• Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
• Alpha-linolenic acid

Question 6

The following Amino Acids are considered as non-essential for pigs?

Answer 6

• Serine and Proline

Question 7

What is NOT true (Creep feed)

Answer 7

• The creep feed should be palatable, higher in fibre and supplemented with vitamins and lower in protein content

Question 8

Mottling of egg yolk is caused by diets containing?

Answer 8

• Cottonseed meal

Question 9

Legume hay is?

Answer 9

• Higher in protein than grass hay
• High in calcium but low in phosphorus

Question 10

Mark the correct statement (Horses)

Answer 10

• Horses can tolerate a fairly high level of fat in their dry matter diet (more than 10%)
• Daily rations for horses normally contain 3-5% crude fat in dry matter

Question 11

Birth weight of the foal is expected to be?

Answer 11

• 8-10% of the mare’s initial body weight

Question 12

Which amino acid is metabolically important in the uric acid pathway in poultry?

Answer 12

• Glycine