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Question 1

Protein levels in milk replacers for calves typically range?

Answer 1

• From 20 to 28 percent

Question 2

What is true? (Cat)

Answer 2

• Cat has no mechanism for the conversion of Beta-carotene to vitamin A

Question 3

One of the aim of heifer nutrition is?

Answer 3

• To breed the heifer so she calves at 2 years of age

Question 4

The following amino acid is considered as essential for poultry?

Answer 4

• Leucine

Question 5

The energy requirement of ewes is greatest during?

Answer 5

• The first 8-10 weeks of lactation

Question 6

Volatile fatty acids are the main energy source for ruminants, providing approximately?

Answer 6

• 70% of the total energy requirements

Question 7

Mark the correct answer about nutrition and feeding of gestating sows

Answer 7

• The ration should be of high quality and properly supplements with 13-15% proteins
• Fetal growth rate after day 90 of pregnancy increases dramatically compared with early and mid-gestation
• To satisfy the associated increase in nutrient demand, feed intake should be increased during the last 3 to 4 weeks of gestation

Question 8

What are NOT acceptable methods of feeding urea for ruminants?

Answer 8

• Urea with clover silage
• Urea mixed with oilseed by products (oilseed meals)

Question 9

The energy value of feeds for pigs is mainly presented as?

Answer 9

• Metabolisable energy

Question 10

Cow colostrum is?

Answer 10

• Higher in fat than regular cow’s milk
• Higher in protein than regular cow’s milk
• Higher in dry matter than regular cow’s milk

Question 11

Gossypol is a toxic compoind found in the?

Answer 11

• Cotton seed

Question 12

Calves can be weaned once they are consistently consuming?

Answer 12

• 1kg of concentrates/calf starter per day