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VTA150
Small and large animal nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the 6 basic nutrient groups | protein, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, minerals |
| why do we need energy | all metabolism, cell rejuvenation, maintain homeostasis, production of new cells |
| which nutrients are energy producing nutrients | protein, carbohydrates, fats |
| which are non-energy producing nutrients | water, vitamins, minerals |
| proteins aka | amino acids |
| what are the two types of amino acids | essential and non-essential |
| what is an essential amino acid | must be acquired in the diet |
| what is a non-essential amino acid | are synthesized by the body |
| what amino acid is essential for cats | taurine |
| fats aka | lipids |
| which nutrient provides the most energy per unit of weight than any other nutrient | fats |
| what are the two types of carbohydrates | soluble and insoluble |
| what are soluable carbohydrates | sugar and starches |
| what are insoluable carbohydrates | fiber |
| what does fiber do for the body | increases bulk and water content of intestines, makes you feel full, stabilize blood sugar levels, assists in regulating bowel function |
| what is the most essential nutrient for life | water |
| what are the two types of vitamins | fat soluble and water soluble |
| where are fat soluble vitamins stored | in the liver |
| what are two species that cannot synthesize their own vitamin C | humans and guinea pigs |
| what is a deficiency in Selenium cause | white muscle disease in large animals |
| how are the ingredients listed on the labels | by weight, the most being the first to the least being the last. |
| why is ash bad in cat food | it can cause urinary stones esp in male cats |
| who establishes standards for food lables | AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials |
| what is the best method of feeding methods | portion control |
| are canine omnivores | yes |
| when do you introduce gruel to felines | at 4-6 weeks |
| do you decrease or increase feeding after spay or castration | decrease by 10-15% |
| what is the primary energy source for large animal nutrition | carbohydrates |
| are bovine ruminants | yes |
| do bovine get animal source sourced protein | no |
| when is it vital for bovine to receive colostrum | 24-72 hours |
| when is a dairy cattle weaned by | 2 months |
| when is a beef cattle weaned by | 6 months |
| what do fats supply for the animal | the most energy, highest caloric density, flavor, stored in liver, fat soluble vitamins ADEK |
| what are the two types of minerals | macro and micro |
| what are the macro minerals | Na, K, CA, CL |
| what are the micro minerals | copper, iron, selenium |
| which micro nutrient is associated with white muscle disease | selenium |
| list the 6 basic nutrients in order of essential needs | water, carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins |
| give two examples of a soluble carbohydrate | sugar, starch |
| how does insoluble carbohydrate benefit the body | they increase bulk and water content of the intestine maintains satiety stabilizes blood sugars assists in regulating bowel function |
| what are the water soluble vitamins | B, C |
| electrolytes are an ionized form of _____________ | macro minerals |
| name 3 functions of dietary fats | provide energy carrier for fat soluble vitamins palatability |
| name 3 functions of water in our bodies |
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