lesson 9.4 Animal feeds and feeding AG
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.
