Monogastric Nutrition

Question 1

Fat soluble

Answer 1

A, D, E, and K

Question 2

Water soluble

Answer 2

B and C

Question 3

Macro minerals

Answer 3

Ca, P, Na, K, Mg, S

Question 4

Micro minerals

Answer 4

Se, I, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Co

Question 5

Pig Esophageal Region

Answer 5

Entrance to the stomach. Prone to ulcers due to stress or small particles.

Question 6

Pig Cardiac Region

Answer 6

Mucus secretion and mixed with digested feed

Question 7

Pig Fundic Region

Answer 7

Secrete acid (HCL) to reduce pH. Where digestion begins.

Question 8

Pig Pyloric Region

Answer 8

Distal portion o fthe stomach. Secretes mucus to cover ingesta to protect the SI

Question 9

Pig Small Intestine

Answer 9

Major site of ingest breakdown and absorption. Extensive villi.

Question 10

Pig Large Intestine

Answer 10

Main function is water absortion. No digestion although some VFAs are formed/absorbed.

Question 11

How long does the piglet stay with the mother?

Answer 11

21 days (3-4 weeks old). Then they are weened.

Question 12

Colostrum Essential Period

Answer 12

In the first 6 hours, at the latest 24

Question 13

Grower pigs daily gain

Answer 13

700-1000g

Question 14

Pig Feed Conversion Rate

Answer 14

The mass of the food eaten divided by the output, all over a specified time period.

Question 15

Energy needed by adult pigs for maintenance

Answer 15

24-30 MJ/day

Question 16

Energy needed by Pregnant sow for maintenance

Answer 16

20-30 MJ/day depending on BCS

Question 17

Phase feeding in pigs

Answer 17

Meeting the nutritional needs of that pig at a specific age/phase of growth cycle.

Question 18

Feed cost in poultry production

Answer 18

Up to 70% of the production cost

Question 19

Lysine

Answer 19

Meat depostion

Question 20

Methionine

Answer 20

Laying eggs and making feathers

Question 21

Limiting amino acids of poultry diets

Answer 21

Lysine and methionine

Question 22

Pullet chickens

Answer 22

Chickens that will become the next layers.

Question 23

What amino acids are needed for adequate feathering?

Answer 23

Cysteine and methionine

Question 24

Broiler Chicken

Answer 24

Meat Chicken

Question 25

Excessive Protein in chickens

Answer 25

Leads to increased ammonia levels in the environment

Question 26

Horse stomach

Answer 26

8 L. Inelastic. pH 1.5-2

Question 27

Horse large Colon

Answer 27

Fiber continues to ferment and nutrients continue to be absorbed. 3-3.5 meters long.

Question 28

Horse small Colon

Answer 28

Absorbs water and forms feces. 3-3.5 meters

Question 29

Feeds used for horses

Answer 29

Forages: grass and hay. Complete diets: coarse mix.

Question 30

BARF

Answer 30

Biologically Appropriate Raw Food