Unit 7-Feeding Productive Beef Cows Flashcards
The purpose of a beef cow is to produce a ______
calf
Solving the problem of low reproduction rates starts with a good ______
nutrition
The ____ _____ in protein are needed to produce muscle
Amino Acids
Carbohydrates produce the main source of ______ used by animals
energy
Fats are part of a group of organic compounds called ______
lipids
_____ are important for building bones and body structure
Minerals
____ help animals to fight stress and diseases and are essential to life
Vitamins
Ruminants are animals that have multicomponent ______
stomachs
CP stands for what
Crude Protein
What is the most important reason for providing beef cows with an adequate amount of essential nutrients
Reproduction
The most essential time to provide the best and most nutritional nutrients is…
From calving to reproduction
When animals are scored on body condition, what number does not need special nutrients
5
Which is available for digestion in the rumen?
DIP