Q. When evaluating a dairy ration, what do the letters TDN stand for?

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Q. What percent of dry matter in plants is made of carbohydrates?

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Q. Where are structural carbohydrates found in the plant?

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Q. What are structural carbohydrates made of?

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Q. What kinds of relationship do cattle and the microorganisms in their rumen share?

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Q. What does NSC stand for?

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Q. What do nonstructural carbohydrates consist of?

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Q. What acid is formed when nonstructural carbohydrates are digested in the rumen?

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Q. What fat-soluble vitamins do fats provide?

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Q. How much more energy do fats contain per unit than carbohydrates and proteins?

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Q. Which cows have higher protein requirements?

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Q. Where are degradable proteins broken down?

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Q. Where are undegradable proteins absorbed?

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Q. What is the average mature weight for a Jersey cow?

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Q. If there are large numbers of flies around the dairy barn, what should be the first thing to be examined in an attempt to solve the fly problem?

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Q. When referring to rations, what do the letters NFC stand for?

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Q. Where is the National Cheese Exchange Located?

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Q. In a cow, where would you find an alveolus?

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Q. When discussing lactation records, what does the term “fat corrected milk” mean?

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Q. What percent non-fiber carbohydrate should a ration contain for high producing cows?

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