Unit 5 Animal Nutrition Quiz

1. A method of determining the least-cost ration using a series of mathematical equations. (JKPSC-2020 )

2. Arrange the following activities stepwise in formulation of ration for dairy cattle         (JKPSC-2020)            

1) Calculate nutrient requirements of animal according to its production

2) Choose available feed ingredients

3) Manipulate each ingredient to match the supply and requirement of nutrients

4) Know the nutrient content and inclusion levels of feed ingredients

5) Calculate the nutrients supplied by a set weight of feed ingredients

3. Which technique is employed in computer analysis to calculate least cost ration? (UPPSC 2022)

4.  Consider the following statement regarding ration formulation:    (JKPSC – 2019 )

1) Age, Pregnancy, milk Product and Physical activity must considered when formulating ration

2) It should contain all essential vitamins and minerals

3) It should contain balance of protein carbohydrates and fats

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5. The collection period for digestibility trial of large ruminant should be (J&K 2012)

6. The technique employed to calculate least cost and profit maximizing rations is called as (MPPSC 2019)

7. Collection period (no. of days) followed in conducting digestibility trial by direct in vivo method in ruminants are: (OPSC, 2013 -14 )

8. Following is the internal indicator for determination of digestibility of a feed in cattle: (OPSC 2013 -14 )

9. For determining the digestibility of a feed by conducting digestion trial in ruminants, the optimum length of ‘preliminary period’ followed is: (OPSC 2013 -14 )

10. The amount of feed an animal needs to maintain its body mass and composition without any weight loss or gain: (OPSc 2021-22)

11. The feed allowed for a given animal during a day of 24 hours is called as (MPPSC 2021)

12. Read the following statements :  (MPSC – 2019)

a. Energy is the most important nutrient to produce milk.

b. The energy needed depends upon the composition of milk.

Now state whether :

13. Dry matter intake of dairy animals should be (UPPSC 2022)

14. The dry matter requirement for cattle per 100 kg body weight is (KPSC – June 2023)

15. Dry matter requirement for a cow weighing 400 kg, giving 10 liters of milk having 4-5% fat is      (MPPSC 2023)

16. Maintenance D. M. total requirement of 400 kg crossed breed cows require: (OPSC 2018-2019)

17. Crude protein and TDN content of calf starter should be (MPPSC 2022)

18. In high yielding animals, the important amino acid source for post rumen digestion is now considered as (MPSC 2011 )

19. Calf reared on milk in first and second week requires milk in amount: (UKPSC – 2024 )

20. The amount required as dry roughage (with sufficient legumes) for a cross bred cow weighing 400 kg is (JKPSC – 2019)

21. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). Uppsc 2022 Assertion (A): The infant calves require a high percentage of protein in their ration, Reason (R) : Microbial protein synthesis is very low in infant calves. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

22. From which day of age ‘Hay’ can be given to newborn calves ? (UPSC 2022)

23. According to the thumb rule, 1 kg of concentrate mixture is required for every kg of milk yield in cows. (OPSC 2013 -14 )

24. What should be the recommended crude protein content (%) in calf starter? (PPSC 2022)

25. Colostrum is fed to calves at the rate of (RPSC 2019)

26. Feeding colostrum within first two hours of the birth of new born is essential because (RPSC 2019)

27. New born calf should get first colostrum from its dam within (PPSC 2021)

28. Colostrum is fed to a newborn calf at what percentage of its body weight? (RPSC 2013)

29. For the first three weeks, calf should be provided whole milk at the rate of (MPPSC 2023)

30. Feeding of concentrate mixture from two weeks before calving is called as (MPPSC 2023)

31. What is the recommended milk feeding schedule for kids during the 2nd month of age?

32. At what age should kids be provided with a concentrate mixture (starter feed)?

33. What is the purpose of creep feeding in kids?

34. What is the DCP requirement for a finisher goat?

35. How much concentrate mixture should a lactating goat producing 2 liters of milk be given?

36. Which amino acid is the first limiting for wool growth and weight gain in sheep?

37. When should flushing be done for ewes/does?

38. What is the DMI requirement for meat-producing goats?

39. Dry matter intake in Indian breeds of goats varies between (RPSC 2019)

40. How much more nutrients than the maintenance needs should be provided to breeding rams during breeding season ? (RPSC 2019)

41. The minimum digestible crude protein in the ratio of Indian breeding buck should be (MPSC 2011)

42. What is the primary nitrogen-containing compound used as a non-protein nitrogen (NPN) source for ruminants?

43. How much nitrogen does urea contain, making it an effective NPN compound in ruminant diets?

44. Which of the following should NOT be fed with NPN compounds like urea?

45. How much urea should not be exceeded in adult cattle per day to prevent urea toxicity?

46. What is a symptom of urea toxicity in ruminants?

47. Which substance is commonly used to treat urea toxicity by lowering rumen pH?

48. How does the “Urea Molasses Mineral Block” (UMMB) method help in urea feeding?

49. What is the recommended proportion of urea in the Urea Molasses Mineral Block (UMMB)?

50. Which feed is essential for maximizing the utilization of urea in the rumen?

51. What is the ideal nitrogen to sulfur ratio (N) to improve the utilization of urea in ruminant diets?

52. Following percent of protein requirements of dairy cattle and buffalo can be replaced by urea: (UKPSC – 2024)

53. What is the primary goal of feeding a balanced ration to livestock?

54. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a balanced ration?

55. What is the term for the minimum amount of a nutrient required to prevent deficiency symptoms?

56. Which nutrient is typically the most limiting in ruminant diets?

57. What is the primary energy source in most cattle diets?

58. Which method is commonly used to determine the energy content of feeds for ruminants?

59. What is the recommended crude protein content for a lactating dairy cow producing 30 kg of milk per day?

60. Which of the following is NOT a common method for estimating nutrient requirements in livestock?

61. What is the primary advantage of feeding a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) to dairy cattle?

62. Which feeding practice is most appropriate for beef cattle on pasture?

63. What is the recommended frequency of feeding concentrate to high-producing dairy cows?

64. Which of the following is a common method for processing grains to improve digestibility in cattle?

65. What is the primary purpose of adding buffers to dairy cattle rations?

66. Which feeding system is most commonly used for finishing beef cattle in feedlots?

67. What is the recommended forage to concentrate ratio for a high-producing dairy cow?

68. Which of the following is NOT a common feeding practice for sheep?

69. What is the primary advantage of creep feeding for lambs?

70. Which feeding method is most appropriate for goats in extensive production systems?

71. What is the recommended crude protein content for a growing meat goat?

72. Which of the following is a common non-protein nitrogen (NPN) compound used in ruminant feeding?

73. What is the maximum recommended level of urea in cattle diets (% of total dietary dry matter)?

74. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using NPN compounds in ruminant diets?

75. What is the primary risk associated with feeding high levels of NPN to ruminants?

76. Which factor most significantly affects the utilization of NPN compounds in ruminant diets?

77. What is the recommended adaptation period when introducing NPN compounds to ruminant diets?

78. Which of the following is NOT a common source of readily fermentable carbohydrates used with NPN supplementation?

79. What is the primary advantage of using biuret over urea in ruminant diets?

80. Which of the following best describes the concept of “protein sparing” in ruminant nutrition?

81. What is the primary function of rumen-protected amino acids in ruminant diets?

82. Which of the following is NOT a common method for determining feed intake in grazing animals?

83. What is the recommended body condition score for dairy cows at calving?

84. Which of the following is NOT a common method for estimating pasture yield?

85. What is the primary advantage of feeding silage to ruminants?

86. Which of the following is NOT a common additive used in silage production?

87. What is the recommended chop length for corn silage?

88. Which of the following is NOT a common method for processing roughages to improve digestibility?

89. What is the primary purpose of adding ionophores to ruminant diets?

90. Which of the following is NOT a common method for assessing rumen health in cattle?

91. What is the recommended concentrate to forage ratio for feedlot finishing cattle?

92. Which of the following is NOT a common method for improving phosphorus utilization in ruminant diets?

93. What is the primary advantage of feeding bypass protein to high-producing dairy cows?

94. Which of the following is NOT a common method for reducing heat stress in dairy cattle?

95. What is the recommended frequency of body condition scoring for beef cows?

96. Which of the following is NOT a common method for improving feed efficiency in ruminants?

97. What is the primary purpose of adding yeast cultures to ruminant diets?

98. Which of the following is NOT a common method for assessing feed quality?

99. What is the recommended level of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) in dairy cow rations?

100. Which of the following is NOT a common method for improving nitrogen utilization in ruminants?

101. What is the primary advantage of using dried distillers grains in ruminant diets?

102. Which of the following is NOT a common method for reducing enteric methane emissions in ruminants?