Swine
Because pigs are this digestive animal, their nutrient needs must be met with digestible nutrients, not fermentation
What is monogastric?
This organ stores and moistens feed before digestion begins
What is the crop?
This ionophore improves feed efficiency in cattle, but is toxic to horses
What is Monensin?
Legumes have this unique ability that reduces the need for nitrogen fertilizer
What is nitrogen fixation?
This is the most common nutritional disorder in dogs and cats
What is obesity?
This nutrient should always be high quality and provided ad libitum
What is water?
These two organs work together to begin and continue protein digestion
What are the proventriculus and gizzard?
This common supplement is often used as a carrier
What is salt (NaCl)?
As forage plants mature, this indigestible compound increases and reduces digestibility
What is lignin?
Cats are this specific type of omnivore
What is an obligate carnivore?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K belong to this group of vitamins
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
A deficiency of this vitamin causes “curled-toe paralysis”
What is Riboflavin?
This is a result of a magnesium deficiency
What is grass tetany?
This grazing method divides pastures, allowing rest and regrowth between grazing events
What is rotational grazing?
Pet foods that meet nutrient standards include this certification on the label
What is the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement?
This essential amino acid is usually first-limiting in soybean meal diets
What is lysine?
This feed form is most common for broilers because it improves feed efficiency, reduces waste and prevents ingredient separation
What are pellets?
These compounds bind minerals to organic molecules like amino acids to improve absorption
What are chelates?
Forage quality is highest when harvested at this stage of maturity
What is the early (immature) stage?
This metabolic disease is caused by fat mobilization to the liver
What is hepatic lipidosis?
This enzyme is added to increase phosphorous availability and reduce nutrient waste
What is phytase?
Birds eat to satisfy this requirement
What is energy?
This hormone-like additive improves rate of gain in heifers by suppressing estrus
What is melengestrol acetate (MGA)?
This is a possibility when hay is stored with too much moisture
What is spontaneous heating?
This type of diet, often marked as “natural”, may increase the risk of nutrient imbalance
What is raw or homemade?