Animal Digestion Quiz

6 Nutrients

Carbohydrates

Fats/Oils

Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Proteins

3 Main types of Proteins

Animal- Good quality and good balance of AA

Plant- Ok for Ruminants to digest, low in AA

Crude- Total protein, only 60% is digestible

#1 Carbohydrate for livestock feeds

Soybean meal

What are Proteins made of

Amino Acids

What is the primary element in Proteins

Carbon

List the three types of digestive system

Monogastric (simple stomach)

Ruminant

Hind-Gut Fermenter

Fats have ___ times more energy than carbs

2.2

Name the 4 parts of the ruminant stomach in order

Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum

Water Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin C and B

Fat Soluble Vitamins

VItamins A, D, E, K

Which organ is enlarged on a Horse to digest large amounts of roughage

Cecum

Give examples of animals with a Monogastric Digestive System

Poultry, Swine, Dogs, Cats

Give examples of animals with a Ruminant Digestive System

Sheep, Goats, Cattle, Deer