Growth and Nutrition

Question 1

What are the 6 Terminology Categories?

Answer 1

1) Growth and Nutrition
2) Carcass
3) Classification, Selection, and Identification
4) Reproduction
5) Lactation
6) Species Specific Terminology

Question 2

Ad Libitum

Answer 2

Allowing animals to eat all they want at all times

Question 3

Compensatory Growth

Answer 3

Increased growth rate in response to previous undernourishment.

Question 4

Calorie

Answer 4

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water from 14.5 degrees C to 15.5 degrees C.

Question 5

Kilocalorie

Answer 5

Equivalent to 1,000 calories

Question 6

Concentrate

Answer 6

A feed that is high in energy, low in fiber content, and highly digestible

Question 7

T.D.N.

Answer 7

Total Digestible Nutrients; includes the total amounts of digestible protein, nitrogen-free extract, fiber and fat (x2.25) all added together.
Approximates energy content.

Question 8

Roughage

Answer 8

Feed that is high in fiber, low in digestible nutrients, and low in energy. Feeds such as hay, straw, and pastures are examples.

Question 9

Is pork white or red meat?

Answer 9

Red

Question 10

How many injections of antibiotics does a steer get in a year?

Answer 10

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