lesson 9.4 Animal feeds and feeding AG

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Roughages

Feed with low energy and TDNs but high in fiber

Concentrates

Feeds with high energy and TDNs, and Low in fiber

Palatability

How desirable an animal finds foodstuff

ration

The amount of feed consumed daily is called....

1. Age 2. Species 3. Intended Use 4. Individual Genetics

The amount of nutrients required are based on

Digestion

The process of breaking down food

Carbohydrates

Theses are easily broken down for use

1. Animal preference 2. Feed quality 3. Feed cost

What are the components of a balanced ration?

1. Harvested 2. Form of feed

What are the key components in feed quality

Bloat

a condition in livestock animals where excessive gases builds up in the rumen

nutrients

a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Acidosis

caused when the pH level of a ruminant animal remains acidic for an extended period of time

modified monogastic

digestive system that has a single compartment stomach and an elarged cecum for microbial digestion

Avian Digestion system

digestive system used by poultry and all birds

Ruminant Digestion systems

has four compartments to its stomach

Monogastric Digestive systems

has single compartment

appetite

how much an animal desires food of any tyoe

scorus

is a digestive disorder characterized by extreme diarrhea in young animals

colic

is a digestive system disorder that is the number one cause of death in horses

water

the single most important nutrient for any animal

Minerals

these are inorganic compounds required to sustain life

Protein

these are responsible for building and repairing cells

Fats

these provide long-term storage of energy

Vitamens

theses are organic compounds that are essential to life

TDNs

total digestible nutrients are the sum of the digestion fiber, protein, lipids. and carbohydrates in feed.


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