Preview Questions Livestock Manager | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which feed ingredient has the highest digestibility for lactating dairy cows, impacting overall feed efficiency?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Barley

Corn silage

Oats

Alfalfa hay

Question 2: In swine management, what is the most important factor to monitor for optimizing reproductive performance?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

The number of breeding sows in the herd

The number of piglets born per litter

The age of the boar used for insemination

The sow's body condition and heat cycle

Question 3: What is the role of culling in livestock management?

Which action should you take?

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To remove animals that are unproductive or diseased to improve herd health

To maintain a fixed herd size through continuous replacements

To reduce herd size for economic reasons regardless of productivity

To eliminate non-producing animals without regard to health

Question 4: What is the primary function of a rumen bypass protein in livestock nutrition?

Which action should you take?

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To provide an energy source during times of stress

To provide protein that can be absorbed in the small intestine

To improve overall growth rates by bypassing rumen fermentation

To enhance fiber digestion in the rumen

Question 5: What is the significance of weaning age in livestock production systems?

Which action should you take?

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It determines the time of slaughter

It has no effect on overall productivity

It impacts the health and growth rate of the offspring

It only affects the mother's milk production

Question 6: What is the most effective method for preventing nutrient deficiencies in a cattle herd over winter?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Reducing the herd's feed intake to match energy requirements

Grazing livestock on a mix of different plant species

Increasing the frequency of feedings during colder months

Using high-quality forage with supplemental mineral mixes