Turning Point Questions

what happen to NDF and ADF as pasture grass matures

both increase

What forage may cause prolonged gestation and/or aglactia in mares

TE fescue

What is the ideal moisture range when baling dry hay

15-20%

What is the most common protein supplement fed to swine and poultry

soybean meal

Which category of carbohydrates contains resistant starches and fructans

rapidly fermentable carbohydrates

Which forage is associated with ileal impactions in horses

bermuda grass

Which type of carbohydrate can contribute to excessive LI fermentation and may result in laminitis

fructans

what is the minimum time period over which a horse’s diet should be changed

10 days

In peak lactation, how much DM does a Holstein consume

3.7% BW

What is the typical calving interval for a dairy cow

13.2 months (400 days)

What is the limit on grain inclusion in a ration for dairy cows

60%

What s the minimum amount of time cows should spend ruminating every day

7-10 hours

What cow stage is most at risk for SARA

transition

What ingredient supplements lysine and methionine but is not very palatable

fish meal

Which mineral is affected by high potassium and linked to grass tetany

Magnesium

When does gut permeability BEGIN to decline

immediately

Minimum milk feeding should be

10% BW