quiz 12 Flashcards
blank (mineral) is fed in reduced amounts in laying hens to decrease wet droppings
salt
liquid feeding has some benefits for you weaning pigs as they tend to eat wet feed more readily
true
linseed meal should be fed in limited amounts to poultry due to the chemical gossypol
false
limit feeding sows during gestation refers to the use of bulky or fibrous feeds to lower the protein content of the ration
false
in market pigs, carbohydrates are the most important nutrient
false
turkeys are commonly fed split sex groups to achieve the correct diet composition
true
to induce molt, laying hens are fed higher protein, energy, and fiber
false
pelleting diet for swine results in
improved feed efficiency
when feeding the boar in prep for breeding season:
increase energy 50% 10-14days prior
12-14% higher
gestation sows fed 4-5 lbs
14-16%
finisher pigs
18-20%
starter pigs
20-24%
pig pre-starter
when flushing gilts, feed should be increased:
up to 14 days before breeding
blank which are a plant pigment can be added to feed to produce a deep yellow color in the yolks. An example of a feedstuff that contains these are blank
xanthophylls
yellow corn
