DEFINITION & CLASSIFICATIONOF FEEDS

Question 1

DEFINITION

Answer 1

FEED
Concentrated feed: dry matter has high E content: carbs, proteins, fats and oils I.e.: cereal grains, molasses, sugar beet, potato, carrot
Low concentrated feed: dm has low E

Question 2

Manufactured Feeds

Answer 2

complete and balanced feed, diff ingredients, protein, fibre, grains, supplements and additives
feed can be fed alone (or combined)
Chemical composition labelled

Question 3

Supplements & Additives

Answer 3

Supplements and additives: regulated, diff is the nutrient value (supplements have nutritive value)
Supplement to complete a balanced diet, urea for cattle
Additives; digestive enzymes, flavouring, adhesive, antioxidant, colorant , preservatives, probiotics, coccidiostats

Question 4

Which amino acid should be supplemented mostly in the following species?

a) piglets
b) broilers
c) giant turkey hybrids
d) dairy cows

Answer 4

a) Lys, Met, Cys, Trp
b) Lys, Met, Cys
c) Lys, Met, Cys
d) Met,

Question 5

Mineral Supplements & Premix (0.5-1%)

Answer 5

Premix: micronutrient mixture: antioxidant, micromineral, vits
Micromineral= trace mineral