Question 1

What is the primary purpose of roughage in a cow's diet?

Accepted Answer

It feeds the rumen microbes and keeps digestion stable.

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It serves as a cheap filler feed.

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It is used to enhance meat flavor.

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It provides hydration to the livestock.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a type of roughage?

Accepted Answer

Silage

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Grain

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Cornflakes

Answer

Soybean meal

Question 3

What is one disadvantage of poor-quality hay?

Accepted Answer

It may contain too much tough fiber and less nutrition.

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It can only be fed to sheep.

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It has no benefits at all.

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It is too expensive to purchase.

Question 4

What is one benefit of silage over hay?

Accepted Answer

Silage usually retains more moisture and energy.

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Silage is less prone to spoilage than fresh grass.

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Silage is easier to store than grains.

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Silage has more protein than all other feeds.

Question 5

What percentage of their diet do many livestock animals get from roughage?

Accepted Answer

50 to 80 percent

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10 to 25 percent

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80 to 100 percent

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30 to 40 percent

Question 6

What is silage?

Accepted Answer

Fermented roughage stored in airtight conditions.

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Fresh grass cut for immediate use.

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Dried roughage from legume plants.

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A type of grain feed.

Question 7

Which type of roughage is typically made by drying fresh grass or legumes?

Accepted Answer

Hay

Answer

Silage

Answer

Crop Residues

Answer

Straw

Question 8

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using straw as roughage?

Accepted Answer

It contains very little protein and energy.

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It has too much moisture.

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It is too expensive.

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It spoils quickly.

Question 9

What is the primary role of roughage in a cow's diet?

Accepted Answer

It feeds the rumen microbes and keeps digestion stable.

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It replaces the need for water in the diet.

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It acts as a cheap filler without nutritional value.

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It provides energy directly to the muscles.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a type of roughage mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

Grain

Answer

Hay

Answer

Silage

Answer

Grass

Question 11

What is the main component that defines a feed as roughage?

Accepted Answer

Fiber

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Protein

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Fat

Answer

Water

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