Additives, implants, Injections, and Ration Formation Flashcards

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1
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How many animals get some drug during life

A

80%

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2
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How are vitamins a drug

A

its a natural drug

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3
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Definition of additives

A

chemicals that regulate growth, modify rumen activity, improve feed efficiency

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4
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Why is control product used?

A

Gasses get struck in rumen

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5
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Types of Bloat control

A

Bloat Guard
Terramycin or Neoterramycin
Emproal Bloat Box
Bovatec and Rumensin

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6
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Electrolytes

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Substance when dissolved inwater enables solution to conduct electric current

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7
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Ways to give electrolytes

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orally
intravenously
subcutaneous

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8
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Flavoring Agents

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Anything added to increase palatability and feed intake

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9
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Implant

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Small pellet deposited under skin behind ear

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10
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What do implants do?

A

Promote growth

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11
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Pearson Square

A

A feed composition table
Useful tool for simplifying and balancing rations
Shows (specifically) proportions/percentages of 2 feed to be mixed together to guide a percentage of needed nutrients

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12
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Which animals need more nutrients

A

Working

Lactating

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13
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The amount of nutrients requirements by animals

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Nutrient Requirement

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14
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Why is energy 1st priority

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Nutrient of greatest amount in feed and of greatest demand by animal

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15
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Animals are in a state of maintenance when

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Body composition remains constant (no growth)
Not producing products
Not reproducing

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16
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Balanced Ration

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Provides nutrients to support physical functions of an animal for 24 hours (contained in an amount of feed the animal can consume within a 24 hour period)

17
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In the formulation process you must know

A
Nutrient requirements of animal 
Nutrient availability of feeds 
Palatability of feeds
Type of ration (complete or supplementary) 
Feed intake of animal
18
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Factors Affecting Nutrient Requirements

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Weight
Age/Stage of maturity
Physiologic function (growth, lactation, pregnant)
Level of productivity (quantity of milk, rate of gain)
Activity level
Environment (winter vs summer)
Use of feed additives