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Exam 3 Flashcards

1
Q

In terms of diet selection, sheep are most similar to which livestock animal

A

Cattle

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2
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What nutritional factor is most commonly limiting for sheep

A

Energy

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3
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Define what flushing is (in the context of animal nutrition)

A

Practice of giving an energy supplement before breeding

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4
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Name 2 critical periods in which sheep require energy supplementation

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Late gestation, early lactation

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5
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What is the body condition score range for sheep

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1-5

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6
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What is the ideal body condition score for sheep at the time of breeding

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3.5

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7
Q

Name a mineral supplement that can be given to prevent grass tetany

A

Magnesium supplement

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8
Q

What dietary ratio of calcium to phosphorus is recommended to prevent urinary calculi

A

3:1

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9
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What mineral is known to cause toxicity problems in sheep

A

Copper

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10
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In terms of feeding behavior, goats are most similar to which animal?

A

Deer

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11
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Metabolic disorder that can occur during the transition period

A

Milk fever

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12
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What sound will be heard from a stethoscope in a cow with displaced abomasum

A

“Ping” sound

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13
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Cows with milk fever are suffering from which mineral deficiency

A

Calcium

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14
Q

What does “DCAD” stand for

A

Dietary Cation Anion Difference

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15
Q

What type of DCAD diets help prevent milk fever

A

Negative

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16
Q

Calculate the DCAD for a TMR given the below information on the TMR contents:

A

%Na x Conversion Factor
DCAD= Na + K - S - Cl
If answer is negative, it will prevent milk fever

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17
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Is it a good idea to feed horses by volume with a coffee can without weighing

A

No

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18
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Why is it a good idea to feed horses forage prior to feeding grain

A

Slows down digestion

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19
Q

How are energy requirements expressed in horses

A

Mcal of DE

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20
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What is the ideal body condition score fro breeding mares?

A

7

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21
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A person who uses their horse for rodeo should provide how much energy above maintenance

A

%50

22
Q

What is a common cause of vitamin toxicity in horses

A

Overfeeding grain

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24
Q

Which stage of life in goats has the greatest nutrient requirements

A

lactation

25
Q

Metabolic disorders that is associated with obese female goats

A

Ketosis

26
Q

What can be done with female goats that are to thin before breeding

A

Flushing

27
Q

How is flushing accomplished with goats

A

Feed 1lb of a cereal grain a day until desired weight

28
Q

When can female goats be bred

A

6-9 months of age

29
Q

How can bucks meet their nutrient requirements

A

Low-medium quality forage

30
Q

What is the ideal body condition score for male goats at the time of breeding

A

2.5-4

31
Q

What age are kids typically weaned

A

2-3 months old

32
Q

How do old fashioned dairy cattle farms in states like Wisconsin feed their dairy cows

A

Graze pasture

33
Q

What is a total mixed ration (TMR)

A

Modern day dairies use this to calculate a diet for their cow

34
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Benefits of feeding TMR

A

Nutritionally balanced, prevents sorting behavior

35
Q

1 ingredient that can provide dairy cows energy

A

Corn

36
Q

Name 1 ingredient that provides protein for dairy cows

A

Soybean meal

37
Q

2 vitamins that need to be included in dairy cattle diets

A

E & A

38
Q

What is the main mineral of concern for dairy cows

A

Calcium

39
Q

What is an easy way for dairy cows to meet most of their mineral requirements

A

Feeding a mineral & vitamin premix

40
Q

How can ketosis be treated

A

oral drenching of propylene glycol

41
Q

How do newborn dairy calves typically receive their milk

A

Bottle fed

42
Q

Why are horses considered “Hindgut Fermenters”

A

Large intestine is the main site of fermentation

43
Q

What allows horse to digest forages

A

Bacteria, fungi, protozoa

44
Q

Describe how horses are “continuous feeders”

A

They eat small meals throughout the day

45
Q

Why do horses sometimes eat their own feces

A

If they feel nutritional deprived

46
Q

What term is used to describe abdominal pain in horses

A

Colic

47
Q

What is the primary cause of colic

A

Grain overload

48
Q

1 factor that can cause impaction

A

Not enough water intake

49
Q

How can colic and laminitis be prevented

A

Exercise

50
Q
A

Advanced Nutrition (4 decks)

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