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ASI 7.01
Classify Animal Feeds
Term | Definition |
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Chemical element or compound that aids in the support of life | Nutrient |
Amount & kind of feed given to an animal daily | Ration |
Contains high fiber | Roughage |
Less fiber | Concentrate |
Hay, pasture grasses & silage | Roughage |
Grain plant & animal proteins, processed by-products | Concentrates |
This should fit the amounts & kinds of nutrients an animal needs based on the status or function of the animal | Ration |
Basic nutrient requirements to keep vital body processes functioning | Maintenance |
This function of a ration will increase the size of bones, muscles, organs and connective tissue | Growth |
This function of a ration is concerned with milk, eggs, wool, muscle, etc. | Production |
This function of a ration will relate to gestation, parturition & lactation | Reproduction |
Most livestock animals do not work, but police dogs and ranch horses will fall into this function category | Work |
The storage of a nutrient not used for other functions will fall into this category. | Fattening |
This function has to be met before any other function will work. | Maintenance |
This nutrient will be the main source of energy in animal feeds. | Carbohydrates |
This nutrient will have 2.25 times the energy value of carbohydrates. | Fats & Oils |
At body temperature, ____________ are solid. | Fats |
At body temperature, oils are _____________. | Liquid |
This organic compound is made up of amino acids. | Protein |
These are trace organic compounds. | Vitamins |
These are inorganic compounds and are needed in SMALL amounts. | Minerals |
40-80% of an animal's body | Water |
The most commonly grown grain in the US | Corn |
An animal in the fattening or lactating status would need additional _________ in their diet. | Fat |
A plant source of protein will typically have this as the second word. | Meal |
This nutrient will be designated by a letter. | Vitamins |
Dissolves other nutrients and carries them to different parts of the body and is a vital factor in nutrition. | Water |
Reduces feed dust and improves palatability. | Molasses |