Water Role in Animal Nutrition

Question 1

Which of the following does water NOT do in the body?

Answer 1

-lubricates joints
-lubricates eyes
-acts as a cushion for nerves
-conducts sound in ears
-dilutes urea
answer: All the above are functions of water

Question 2

Which of the following does not influence the daily requirement of water for livestock?

Answer 2

-species
-lactating
-age
-environmental temp
-amount of activity
answer: Protein content of the diet

Question 3

Milk consists of what percent water?

Answer 3

87%

Question 4

t/f: Water helps dilute toxic substances, such as citric acid and carry them through the digestive system.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

t/f: Younger animals water requirement is less per pound of body weight than mature animals

Answer 5

false

Question 6

t/f: As humidity increases so does water consumption

Answer 6

true

Question 7

t/f: As the mineral content of the diet decreases, so do the water requirements

Answer 7

true

Question 8

t/f:Feeds with higher moisture content decrease the animal’s free consumption

Answer 8

true

Question 9

t/f: Water consumption increases as the animal becomes less active

Answer 9

false

Question 10

t/f: Drinking water must be fresh, clean, and provided at all times

Answer 10

true

Question 11

t/f: Lactation decreases the water requirement of a lactating animal

Answer 11

false

Question 12

t/f: Low intake of water increases appetite

Answer 12

false

Question 13

t/f: Irregular heart beat is a symptom of water toxicity

Answer 13

true

Question 14

t/f: When there is lack of water intake the animals blood thickens

Answer 14

true

Question 15

t/f: Water toxicity can lead to comma and death

Answer 15

true