Animal Nutrition Exam 3

Macrominerals are generally reported in ppm, and microminerals are generally reported as percent in diets/premix supplements.

False

The mineral content and pH of the soil can affect the mineral content of the plants grown on that soil.

True

The pH of the intestinal tract can affect the absorption of minerals.

True

Because minerals are only needed in a small amount of the total diet, they are no t very important and don’t need to worry about them.

False

IF the N% of an alfalfa sample is equal to 3.2% N, what is estimated % crude protein (%CP) of the alfalfa?

20%

The optimal feeding range of a mineral is dependent on the specific mineral

True

Minerals are the inorganic components of the diet

True

All of the following minerals are important for the nervous system except:

Iron

Which four minerals are commonly deficient in Utah?

Which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?

Vitamin C

Which vitamin is typically associated with sight?

Vitamin A

A deficiency in selenium could exhibit all of the following symptoms except:

Sudden death

Newborn piglets are born with high iron reserves, and as such, are unlikely to suffer from an iron deficiency compared to other livestock species.

False

Grass tetany is associated with a deficiency in which mineral?

Magnesium