Nutrition with Feed Man Micah
What colors are the Purina logo?
Red and white
What type of livestock does Dr. Jackson primarily treat?
Small ruminants
What is the number one skill farmers should possess and utilize on their operation?
Hint - we practiced this skill in a field!
Observation
In what city is Green River Meats located?
Campbellsville
What is the name of the cutest toddler in the whole entire world?
Higdon
The Animal Nutrition Center is located in Gray Summit, _____________.
Missouri
What kind of injection is given directly into the muscle?
Intramuscular
How many cows does the farm have?
60
What is utilized to euthanize a cow prior to slaughter?
Captive bolt gun
What is the term for a male sheep that has been castrated?
Wether
Young animals typically have a __________ protein requirement than older animals.
Higher
Where did Dr. Jackson attend veterinary school?
Lincoln Memorial University
What was the prior use of the space where our meeting was held?
Tobacco barn
How many head of cattle did Mr. Jeffries say they could process on a good day?
8
How many compartments does a cow's udder have?
4
What time of digestive system do cows, sheep, and goats have?
Ruminant
What kind of injection is given beneath the skin into the fatty layer of tissue?
Subcutaneous
What insect did we observe in the cow patties?
Dung Beetle
What was Mr. Jeffries' favorite product they sold?
Filet mignon
What mineral is Kentucky's soil deficient in?
Selenium
What is the most important nutrient for livestock?
Water
What is the number one problem that Dr. Jackson treats in small ruminants?
Parasites
What is the farm's most profitable crop?
Pumpkins
What percentage of the live weight of a beef did Mr. Jeffries say is returned in meat?
35%
What is Mrs. Paighton's favorite breed of sheep?
Hampshire