ANSC 4394 EXAM 3 CERTIFICATION TEST
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTION GUIDE
◉ NRC tables show
Answer: the amounts of nutrients which should be provided in the
ration of different species and under different sets of conditions
◉ The nutrients in NRC tables
Answer: are expressed as % of the ration or amount per head daily
◉ Tables may show
Answer: minimum requirements or ranges to allow for varying
conditions
◉ The requirements shown in NRC tables
Answer: apply to average conditions
◉ Procedure for ration formation
Answer: Class of livestock (species)
Weight of animal
,Purpose of feeding (stage of life)
List nutrient requirements
Feedstuffs available
Composition of feedstuffs
Calculate ration & check
◉ Questions to ask to check for a complete ration
Answer: Deficiencies corrected?
Excesses present?
Palatable?
Physically able to feed?
Economical combination?
Cost per pound or ton?
Any additions or supplements? (okay to have)
◉ Excesses in the ration mean
Answer: wasted money
toxicity
interrelationships (no P greater than Ca)
◉ Premix
, Answer: A uniform mixture of one or more micro-ingredients with a
diluent/carrier
◉ Micro-ingredients
Answer: Nutrient or non-nutrient ingredients included in small
quantities in a diet
◉ Micro-ingredient additives
Answer: minerals
vitamins
drugs
growth enhancers
coloring agents
flavoring agents
◉ Diluent/Carrier
Answer: Edible material to which micro-ingredients are added to
facilitate uniform incorporation of micro-ingredients into feed
mixtures
◉ Diluent should make up at least ______ of the final premix blend
Answer: 70%
2026 COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTION GUIDE
◉ NRC tables show
Answer: the amounts of nutrients which should be provided in the
ration of different species and under different sets of conditions
◉ The nutrients in NRC tables
Answer: are expressed as % of the ration or amount per head daily
◉ Tables may show
Answer: minimum requirements or ranges to allow for varying
conditions
◉ The requirements shown in NRC tables
Answer: apply to average conditions
◉ Procedure for ration formation
Answer: Class of livestock (species)
Weight of animal
,Purpose of feeding (stage of life)
List nutrient requirements
Feedstuffs available
Composition of feedstuffs
Calculate ration & check
◉ Questions to ask to check for a complete ration
Answer: Deficiencies corrected?
Excesses present?
Palatable?
Physically able to feed?
Economical combination?
Cost per pound or ton?
Any additions or supplements? (okay to have)
◉ Excesses in the ration mean
Answer: wasted money
toxicity
interrelationships (no P greater than Ca)
◉ Premix
, Answer: A uniform mixture of one or more micro-ingredients with a
diluent/carrier
◉ Micro-ingredients
Answer: Nutrient or non-nutrient ingredients included in small
quantities in a diet
◉ Micro-ingredient additives
Answer: minerals
vitamins
drugs
growth enhancers
coloring agents
flavoring agents
◉ Diluent/Carrier
Answer: Edible material to which micro-ingredients are added to
facilitate uniform incorporation of micro-ingredients into feed
mixtures
◉ Diluent should make up at least ______ of the final premix blend
Answer: 70%
