Beef Cattle Nutrition 101

What is the largest compartment of a cow's stomach called?

• Omasum

• Reticulum

• Abomasum

• Rumen

Which type of forage is stored at 60 to 70 percent moisture?

• Grain

• Hay

• Silage

• Pasture

Which mineral is not typically a focus in cattle mineral nutrition?

• Iodine

• Phosphorus

• Calcium

• Selenium

What does 'dry matter' refer to in the context of cattle nutrition?

• A type of forage

• The portion of feed that does not contain water

• Feed that is completely dry

• Feed without any nutritional value

What does TDN stand for?

• Total Digestible Nutrients

• Total Diet Nutrition

• Total Dietary Nitrogen

• Total Digestion Number

What is the first step in building a balanced diet for cattle?

• Listing available feeds

• Defining the animal

• Formulating the diet

• Evaluating animal performance

What is a key indicator of forage quality in a forage analysis report?

• Relative feed value (RFV)

• Total digestible nutrients (TDN)

• Crude protein

• Net energy

What factor does not influence the maintenance requirements of cattle?

• Breed

• Activity level

• Environment

• Body size

What is the primary goal of a cattle nutrition program?

• To provide a cost-effective and balanced diet

• To increase the weight of cattle as quickly as possible

• To maximize milk production

• To minimize feed costs

Why is body condition scoring important in cattle nutrition?

• It is a critical management tool for breeding females

• It helps in choosing the right type of feed

• It is used to measure the weight of the cattle

• It determines the exact nutritional requirements