Feed Additives

Question 1

What are the 4 commonly used feed additives in broiler rations?

Answer 1

Antifungal agent
Antioxidants
Anticoccidial agents
Antitoxins

Question 2

These are used to prevent fungal (mold) growth in stored ingredients and mixed feeds.

Answer 2

Antifungal agents

Question 3

These can reduce palatability and may
produce mycotoxins.

Answer 3

Molds

Question 4

Molds can reduce palatability and may
produce what?

Answer 4

mycotoxins

Question 5

Molds reduce palatability and may produce mycotoxins. Use of mold inhibitor is strongly recommended when moisture content of grains exceeds 13-14%, relative humidity increases to more than 80-85%, temperature rises above 12.8°C, or the grain is damaged,
broken, or insect-infested.

Answer 5

Antifungal agents

Question 6

Use of mold inhibitor is strongly recommended when……

Answer 6

Moisture content of grains exceeds 13-14%

Relative humidity increases to more than 80-85%

Temperature rises above 12.8°C

The grain is damaged, broken, or insect-infested.

Question 7

These are preservatives that prevent the oxidation (rancidity) of fats. Unsaturated fatty acids may react with oxygen to produce
undesirable products with offensive odors and toxic properties and destroy
nutrients (i.e., fat-soluble vitamins).

Answer 7

Antioxidants

Question 8

These are substances used to prevent the
incidence of coccidiosis in poultry.

Answer 8

Anticoccidial agents

Question 9

These are substances that bind mycotoxins present in feeds.

Answer 9

Antitoxins