Livestock Production II - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary focus of animal nutrition?
Animal breeding
Animal welfare
Providing nutrients
Veterinary care
Which term refers to the specific combination of feed ingredients designed to meet the nutritional needs of animals?
Nutrient Requirements
Ration
Forage
Supplemental Feeding
Which digestive system type is characterised by a complex stomach with multiple compartments?
Ruminant Digestive System
Monogastric Digestive System
Cecum
Supplemental Feeding
What is the purpose of supplemental feeding?
To manage body weight
To provide access to feed at all times
To control the amount of feed animals receive
To provide additional nutrients to the diet
Which feeding practice involves allowing animals to eat freely?
Restricted Feeding
Ad Libitum Feeding
Supplemental Feeding
Forage
What is the function of the cecum in the digestive system?
To absorb nutrients
To store food temporarily
To regulate water balance
To facilitate microbial fermentation
What is the primary purpose of understanding the digestive system of livestock?
To optimise feed intake
To formulate appropriate diets
To manage body weight
To control the amount of feed animals receive
Which type of animal has a monogastric digestive system?
Cattle
Sheep
Pigs
Goats
What is the significance of nutrient requirements in animal nutrition?
To regulate water balance
To optimise feed intake
To provide essential nutrients
To manage body weight
Which term refers to plant material consumed by grazing or browsing animals?
Nutrient Requirements
Ration
Forage
Restricted Feeding