Concepts Flashcards
Edible material needed by animal for growth, health, and reproduction.
Feed
Feed given to animals for one day
Ration
Animals possessing compound stomach
Ruminants
Animals with simple stomach
Non-ruminants
Substances needed by animals to sustain life
Nutrients
Feed with high fiber content and low protein
Roughage
Feed with high protein content and low fiber
Concentrates
Feed material for ruminant animals, either fresh or dry, but usually cereals
Fodder crops
Fermented forage crops
Silage
Fresh forage crops
Soilage
Any feed constituent which may function in the nutritive support of the animal
Nutrient
Any feed low (below 20%) in crude fiber and high (over 60%) TDN on an air-dry basis
Concentrate
Any feed high (over 20%) in crude fiber and low (under about 60%) in TDN, on an air-dry basis.
Roughage
Most basic nutrient because of its active and structural participation in life.
Water
It is the cheapest nutrient required in largest amount. Animals will die if deprived of water than food.
Water
Three neutral chemical compounds of carbohydrates
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Example of carbohydrates
Starch
Energy storage for plants
Starch
Main component of all plants and many seeds
Carbohydrates
Three common carbohydrates
Monosaccharides, polysaccharides, disaccharides
Types of monosaccarides
Glucose, fructose, galactose