Questions 37-54 Flashcards
water requirements do not increase with lactation
false
proper nutrition prevents ____ diseases
many
nutrition is the most important management factor in maintaining reproductive efficiency in breeding animals
true
livestock in the summer require more energy maintenance than livestock in the winter
false
concentrates and/or supplements are needed to meet requirements for
growing, fattening, and milking
___ should be considered when determining the type and amount of diet to be fed
age and gestation
animals require around ___ quarts of water per pound of solid food eaten
1.5
vitamins function in what stages of an animals life
normal growth, development, and maintenance of animal body
minerals are not essential for various life processes
false
an example of a major mineral is
sodium
fats deliver more than ____ times the energy carbohydrates produce
2 times
food should contain these nutrients
fats, oils, carbs, and proteins
there are how many AA’s to build proteins in animals
20
the amount of protein required in the diet depends on digestibility
true
dogs and cats require vitamin c
false
once we understand the nutrients that go in diets, we must determine
what to feed, how much to feed, and when to feed
the quantity of food a dog requires each day is determined by
season of the year