Chapter 11 Definitions (Anti-nutritional factors) Flashcards
1
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anti-nutritional factor
A
natural components of feedstuffs that interfere with the digestion, absorption, or utilization of nutrients or energy
2
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toxin
A
a harmful substance that is produced by living things
3
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poison
A
a chemical that is harmful to health; can be inorganic or organic
4
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contaminants
A
material inadvertently included in a feed; may or may not be poisonous
5
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mycotoxins
A
toxins produced by molds that colonize crops
