calculating rations terminology Flashcards
1
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gross energy
A
the total chemical energy contained in a certain amount of food
2
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digestible energy
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the total chemical energy digested by the body
3
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metabolised energy
A
the total digestible energy that is not used for the production of urine and gas
4
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basal metabolic rate (BMR)
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the amount of energy required to run the basic bodily functions and processes
5
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resting energy rate (RER)
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the amount of energy required for an animal at rest
6
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illness energy requirements (IER)
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the amount of energy needed by an animal due to poor health
