BCS-Sheep
The ideal BCS for sheep/goats is what?
BCS = 3
What is the ideal BCS for cattle?
BCS = 5
What type of forage involves fermentation by lactic acid?
Silage
_______ is a nutritional disease related to overconsumption of vitamins.
Hypervitaminosis
The following are characteristics of which BCS?
-Backbone raised & smooth
-Ribs easily palpable
-Tail bone easily detected
-Thin neck
BCS = 2
Given the following characteristics what would be the BCS?
Animal is smooth and blocky in appearance. Bone structure is difficult to identify and fat cover is abundant.
BCS = 8
What is the moisture content of hay?
15-20% moisture
What is a major identifying factor of ketosis?
Bad breath- sweet
What two factors may influence BCS?
Changes in season & production cycle
In step 3 of the BCS exam between what areas are we examing?
Hooks & Pins
What formula is used to calculate how much silage is in a silo bag?
V=3.14 x (D2/4)x L
The FDA implements what type of feed standards?
Regulatory
List 3 reasons BCS of sheep is important?
Fertility, production cost, disease prevention, milk yield, etc…
This BCS can lead to weakened mobility.
BCS=9
Are the following example of hay or silage?
Lucerne, cowpea, soybean, bajara
Hay
What is the purpose of nutritional standards?
Quantify nutrient requirements
List 3 areas we feel during BCS exam.
Spine, transverse process, fat cover
List 3 key reasons for BCS in cattle.
Reproductive management
Nutritional assessment
Informed feed decision making
Health and productivity
Season and feed planning
List the five steps of hay making.
1. Cutting
2. Drying
3. Bailing
4. Storing
5. Feeding
List the four types of feeding standards.
1. Nutritional
2. Regulatory
3. Quality & safety
4. Sustainability