General
What is the name given to animals that only eat vegetation?
Herbivores
Can rabbits be over fed?
Yes
Which nutrient makes up more than 2/3 of our body material?
Water
What is the name given to animals that eat only meat?
Carnivores
True or False:
It is okay to feed rabbits treats that contain dye, dried fruit, and nuts
False
Which nutrient is mainly responsible for cell growth in animals?
Protein
To be healthy, rabbits need what 3 things?
Water, pellets, and hay
Pellets for rabbits under 1 year old and market rabbits should contain what percentage of protein?
16%
What is a nutrient?
a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life
What does a proper diet help the body do?
Helps the body fight viruses and diseases
Pellets for mature rabbits over a year should contain what percentage of protein?
12%
What are some good sources of carbohydrates?
Oats
Barley
Wheat
Corn
Molasses
Animals require food for what 3 purposes?
To give the body heat and energy.
Helps build bones and body tissues.
What 3 main groups can feeds be divided into?
Concentrates: pellets
Dry Roughage: Hay and straw
Succulent: fresh greens, vegetables, and root crops (feed as treats only)
What 4 minerals are important to livestock development?
Sodium
Chlorine
Calcium
Phosphorus