Feed and Water Related Flashcards
WHAT IS MOST COMMON NPN?????
urea
T/F: urea is super dangerous and no one can use it ever???
false its a normal feed additive!!!
urea converted to _______ and ______ by rumen microflora (urease)
ammonia and CO2
species most susceptible to NPN toxicosis?
ruminants!!!! then horses
most toxic NPN???
urea!
animals that have been exposed to urea before are more sensitive to toxicosis???
NO - animals exposed before are considered “preconditioned” so they’re more tolerant
All animals <1y old are more sensitive to urea toxicosis?
WRONG!!!!!! yes animals <1y are sensitive but by some magical reason, very young animals (3-6w are tolerant!!!!)
Fasting, dehydration, urease rich feeds, hepatic insufficiency and diets low in energy and protein but high in fibre ____________ toxicity???? (increase or decrease_
INCREASE
ammonia and urea overdose decreases rumen pH?
NO increases and makes more alkaline!
ammonia is in the non-ionized form in an alkaline pH environment????
TRUE - this is bad! what happens is this non-ionized ammonia crosses cell membranes including BBB add placenta
what do you tx first when dealing with NPN toxicosis?
relieve bloat!!!! acetic acid 5% or vinegar!!!!!
dead animals usually extremely bloated if NPN toxicosis?
true!!!
Cattle are given ionophores why????
growth promotion
cattle poultry and goats receive ionophores for what????
anticoccidial
given to prevent tryptophan induced atypical bovine pulmonary emphysema??
ionophore