Additive Quiz Flashcards
List three reasons why additives are included in animal feed.
Health, improve performance, lactation, feed efficiency, production stage
What class of animals benefits from ionophores in their diet?
Ruminants
Name three types of protected nutrients given to ruminants.
Amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids
What are the two main types of mineral classifications?
Inorganic and organic
Why can a lack of essential minerals result in death for an animal?
They cannot be produced by the body and perform vital bodily functions
What are the six significant minerals?
Calcium, chloride, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, sodium
What factor influences the bioavailability of magnesium in livestock?
Season
Besides cell and tissue structure, list three functions of minerals.
Physiological (electrolytes), catalytic (enzymatic reactions), regulatory (replication & differentiation)
What health risk can low magnesium levels in cool season forages cause in livestock?
Grass tetany
Which mineral is critical for muscle contraction and nerve function, and is often found in low concentrations in cereal grains?
Potassium
Identify the two categories of vitamins.
Fat-soluble and Water soluble
What are the four fat-soluble vitamins?
K, D, E, A
Which vitamin is essential for eyesight and is commonly associated with carrots?
Vitamin A
What vitamin is crucial for brain function and the production of red blood cells?
Vitamin B
Which vitamin plays a vital role in collagen synthesis and tissue growth, particularly important for wound healing?
Vitamin c
What vitamin, working in conjunction with calcium and phosphorus, is essential for bone growth and development?
Vitamin d
Known for its antioxidant properties, this vitamin helps protect cells from damage. What is it?
Vitamin e
Name the vitamin essential for blood clotting.
Vitamin k
What is the primary function of metabolic modifiers in animal feed?
To promote milk and meat production by altering nutrient metabolism
What are the two categories of metabolic modifiers?
B-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists (B-Agonist) and Conjugated Linoleic Acid.
Which metabolic modifier, commonly used in swine diets, helps reduce the amount of soft fat?
Conjugated Linoleic Acid
What are the two primary categories of antibiotics used in animal feed?
Ionophores and Non-Ionophores
What type of antibiotic is commonly added to swine and poultry diets to combat coccidiosis?
Ionophores
What positive effects do ionophores have on rumen pH?
Regulates rumen pH by killing lactic acid-producing bacteria.
