Unit 11

Question 1

T or F?
Grain should not be ground to medium-fine.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

T or F?
Feeding 100% concentrate is advisable because of digestive troubles in animals, especially ruminants.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

T or F?
A ration will not be economical unless the animals like it, it keeps them in good health and they grow, fatten or produce well on it.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Name the two classifications of feed.

Fats, Proteins

Concentrates, Fats

Concentrates, Roughages

Carbohydrates, Proteins

Answer 4

Concentrates, Roughages

Question 5

Fiber is determined as crude fiber, neutral detergent fiber or _________.

roughage

nitrogen-free extract

acid detergent fiber

net energy

Answer 5

acid detergent fiber

Question 6

__________________ can be fed to cattle to stimulate rumen bacterial development.

Arsenicals

Dry rumen bacteria

Ammonia chloride

Hormones

Answer 6

Dry rumen bacteria

Question 7

T or F?
A knowledge of the amount of the nutrients needed by the body and the value of the feed as a source of the nutrients is the basis for good management and proper diets.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Extremely _________ grinding takes more power and time and the process makes grain less palatable.

medium

coarse to medium

fine

coarse

Answer 8

fine

Question 9

Name the two most common types of silage.

Roughage, Corn Silage

Haylage, Corn Silage

Grain, Hay

Fats, Corn Silage

Answer 9

Haylage, Corn Silage

Question 10

T or F?
A balanced ration generally contains no more than one feed, with proper quantities of essential nutrients.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Acid detergent fiber has the least digestible plant components, including _______ and lignin.

roots

chlorophyll

calories

cellulose

Answer 11

cellulose

Question 12

A feed which can be substituted for alfalfa in rations:

Soybeans

Clover

Rye

Barley

Answer 12

clover

Question 13

Detergents or _____________ are used to reduce and stop foaming to prevent bloat.

ammonia

bacteria

surfactants

antibiotics

Answer 13

surfactants

Question 14

List the five types of protein found in feed.

Crude, Degradable Intake, Undegradable intake, Metabolizable, & Digestible

Crude, Compostable, Non-Compostable, Metabolizable, Digestible

Crude, Degradable, Fat, Metabolizable, Digestible

Answer 14

Crude, Degradable Intake, Undegradable intake, Metabolizable, & Digestible

Question 15

A pregnant sow should be fed 1-1.5 lbs of concentrate per ____ (number) lbs of body weight.

200

25

50

100

Answer 15

100

Question 16

Silage can be substituted for hay at a rate of ___ pounds of silage for 1 pound of hay.

2

4

3

5

Answer 16

3

Question 17

The three methods for balancing rations are the square method, _________ standard, and computer formulated rations.

holistic

watering

feeding

Answer 17

feeding

Question 18

T or F?
A feed additive becomes a part of the body cells and is necessary for the proper function of these cells.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

The _______ is (are) used to measure and identify the total amount of energy in a feed.

estimates

feed schedule

calorie

scale

Answer 19

calorie

Question 20

If soaked too long, grain will become stale and ____________ may take place.

digestive disturbances

mold

moisture

fermentation

Answer 20

fermentation

Question 21

T or F?

One of the functions of feed additives is to promote growth and production.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

A _____ _________ becomes a part of the body cells and is necessary for the proper function of these cells.

food nutrient

water cell

food waste

Answer 22

food nutrient

Question 23

.
Name the five most common feed additives:

Antibiotics, Arsenicals, Bacteria, Hormones, Surfactants

Antibiotics, Fats, Bacteria, Hormones, Surfactants

Answer 23

Antibiotics, Arsenicals, Bacteria, Hormones, Surfactants

Question 24

Cooked feed is advantageous only when feeding ________.

potatoes

oats

small grains

corn

Answer 24

potatoes

Question 25

T or F? Concentrates are feeds that are high in fiber and low in total digestible nutrients.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Who could you contact for more information about implanting? Extension Office New Farmer Family Friend

Answer 26

Extension Office

Question 27

Implanting increases the ____ of growth. part rate choice

Answer 27

rate

Question 28

What location on cattle implants placed? Leg Tail Stomach Ear

Answer 28

Ear

Question 29

Implanting can add an additional _____ lbs of weight to a calf. 15-25 lbs 10-15 lbs 25-30 lbs 20-30 lbs

Answer 29

15-25 lbs

Question 30

Balance a ration for broilers that require 18% crude protein when available feeds are Corn 10% CP and Soybean Meal 42% CP. The producer needs 2000lbs feed mixed. List the parts corn and parts soybean, percent corn and percent soybeans, and poundage in corn and soybeans.

Answer 30

24 Parts Corn = 75% Corn = 1500 LBS Corn 8 Parts SBM = 25% SBM = 500 LBS SBM

Question 31

How many parts of each of these feeds would be required to mix a ration for a bull that requires 12% crude protein? Available fees are timothy hay 9% CP and alfalfa hay 18% CP. 4 parts timothy, 3 parts alfalfa 6 parts timothy, 3 parts alfalfa 4 parts timothy, 2 parts alfalfa 6 parts timothy, 2 parts alfalfa

Answer 31

6 parts timothy, 3 parts alfalfa

Question 32

Balance a ration for a slaughter barrow that needs 11% CP. Available feeds are grain sorghum 9% CP and fish meal 64%CP. 55 parts grain, 2 parts fishmeal 55 parts grain, 4 parts fishmeal 53 parts grain, 2 parts fishmeal 56 parts grain, 2 parts fishmeal

Answer 32

53 parts grain, 2 parts fishmeal

Question 33

Balance a ration for broilers that require 18% crude protein when available feeds are Corn 10% CP and Soybean Meal 42% CP. The producer needs 2000lbs feed mixed. List the parts corn and parts soybean, percent corn and percent soybeans, and poundage in corn and soybeans.

Answer 33

24 Parts Corn = 75% Corn = 1500 LBS Corn 8 Parts SBM = 25% SBM = 500 LBS SBM

Question 34

According to your calculations you need to mix a feed that contains 17 parts barley and 6 parts soybean meal. How many tons of barley would be required to mix a ton (2000lbs) of feed? 1400lbs barley 1440 lbs barley 1480 lbs barley 2000 lbs barley

Answer 34

1480 lbs barley

Question 35

According to your calculations, you need to mix a feed that contains 42 parts corn and 7 parts soybean meal. How many tons of soybean meal would be required to mix a ton (2000 lbs) of feed? 282 lbs soybean meal 284 lbs soybean meal 286 lbs soybean meal 288 lbs soybean meal

Answer 35

286 lbs soybean meal