Ansc 4405 - Exam 3 Questions With Accurate Answers 2024

effects of cattle long shipping distances prior to feedlot arrival and current averages in US {Ans: studies found heavier cattle spent less time on transport}Importance of byproducts in adaptation strategies {Ans: less expensive (cost /energy unit)}Feedlot industry overview {Ans: }Define high risk cattle, and explanation on how to identify that moment/situation {Ans: - High risk: when 30-50% or > of load is expected to break with clinical respiratory disease and when mortality will be 2% or > - Mass antimicrobial treatment upon arrival - How to identify: Clinical appearance/past history Not eating Rectal temperature (sample some calves prior to processing) morbidity rate > 10% for two consecutive days Anticipate rate to be 20-25%}Comment recommendations on dietary nutrient concentration in general, urea, fat, and ionophores during receiving and finishing diets {Ans: - Nutrient content of diets for newly received cattle be formulated to adjust for the low feed intake associated with stress, although not beyond requirements. - Adding greater concentrations of vitamin E newly received stressed cattle (NASEM, 2016) - Research results with trace minerals are variable - Increased concentrate feeds that are formulated to provide adequate protein and other nutrients are likely to increase ADG