Additives, implants, Injections, and Ration Formation Flashcards
How many animals get some drug during life
80%
How are vitamins a drug
its a natural drug
Definition of additives
chemicals that regulate growth, modify rumen activity, improve feed efficiency
Why is control product used?
Gasses get struck in rumen
Types of Bloat control
Bloat Guard
Terramycin or Neoterramycin
Emproal Bloat Box
Bovatec and Rumensin
Electrolytes
Substance when dissolved inwater enables solution to conduct electric current
Ways to give electrolytes
orally
intravenously
subcutaneous
Flavoring Agents
Anything added to increase palatability and feed intake
Implant
Small pellet deposited under skin behind ear
What do implants do?
Promote growth
Pearson Square
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
Which animals need more nutrients
Working
Lactating
The amount of nutrients requirements by animals
Nutrient Requirement
Why is energy 1st priority
Nutrient of greatest amount in feed and of greatest demand by animal
Animals are in a state of maintenance when
Body composition remains constant (no growth)
Not producing products
Not reproducing