Feed Additives Flashcards
if a feed ingredient is not a ___________ (7 things) then by definition it is a feed additive
- hay
- silage
- pasture (fresh forage)
- energy feed
- protein feed
- vitamin supplement
- mineral supplement
why does the term “feed additive” have a negative conotation
“no preservatives or additives” is used in advertising to suggest that feed additives are unhealthy and unnatural and that additives are either antibiotics or homones
example of feed additives
buffers and neutralizers antioxidants preservatives pellet binding agents hormones flavoring agents probiotics
Rumen additive compounds fed specifically to:
- alter rumen fermentation
- increase feed efficiency
definiteion of ionophores
special class of antibiotic that causes affected bacterial cell walls to become permeable to cations (K, Na)
buffers and neutralizers
compounds added to reduce fluctuation in rumen pH
antioxidants
compounds added to prevent rancidity and oxidation of fats, particularly unsaturated fats
chemical preservatives
compounds added to prevent mold and bacterial degredation of feedstuffs
humectants
compounds added to hold moisture
pellet binding/flow agents
materials added to improve the pelleting characteristics of mixed feeds
probiotics
microbial cultures added to feed to stimulate the GI environment and promote healthy intestinal flora
coloring agents
synthetic or natural compounds used to alter the color of the feed or animal skin
feed flavors
natural or synthetic compounds added to alter the taste and/or smell of feeds
therapeutic antimicrobials
antibiotics, drugs and other compounds used for treatment and/or prevention of a specific disease
non-therapeutic antimicrobials
antibiotics added to poultry and swine feeds to increase growth rate and feed efficiency
