A herd of cattle grazes on a field of sudangrass that experienced a late frost. Some animals show rapid, labored breathing, staggering, excessive salivation, and muscle tremors. Which part of the plant is most likely responsible for the toxic compound buildup?

You are formulating diets for finishing beef cattle and growing-finishing swine. Answer the following questions about Energy and Protein Feedstuffs.  Compare the inclusion of corn versus barley. If you were formulating this diet during hot weather, why would increasing fat be beneficial? Explain how protein and amino acid requirements differ. Give an example of an appropriate source for each. Questions have been checked across multiple AI platforms to ensure authenticity. Credit will ONLY be given for answers consistent with material from this class.

Which of the following is the most common protein source in the U.S.?

You send off a forage sample for analysis. Your results show a dry matter of 90% with a crude protein content (DM basis) of 12.5%. What is the %CP on an as-fed basis? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.  Only include the number in your answer. Do not include any units or work. 

Which of the following impact an animal’s spatial choice?  

Using information obtained in the previous 2 questions, answer the following. You are encouraged to show your work to be eligible for partial credit. Be sure to clearly indicate which part your answer corresponds to.  A. How much of the diet is required to meet maintenance needs of the 600 kg steer? (2 points) B. How much of the diet will remain for gain assuming the steer is consuming 14 kg? (3 points) C. How much net energy is available for gain? (3 points)

Why might ionophores result in improved average daily gain?

Enzymes can be added to the diet to reduce ____________ effects of feed.  

___________ improves the feed value of grain sorghum (milo).

When adding urea into the diet of a ruminant, what should also be included in the diet?