Feed Stuff Terminology (Exam 3)

Question 1

A class of a drug. They are usually synthesized by a living microorganism and in proper concentration inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.

Answer 1

antibiotics

Question 2

Secondary products produced in addition to the principal product.

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By-product

Question 3

All materials distributed for use as feed or for mixing feed or for mixing in feed, for animals other than humans.

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commercial feed

Question 4

A nutritionally adequate feed for animals other than humans, which by specific formula is compounded to be fed as the sole ration and is capable of maintaining life and/or promoting production without any additional substance being consumed except water.

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complete feed

Question 5

A feed used with another to improve the nutritive balance of the total and intended to be future diluted and mixed to produce a supplement or a complete feed.

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concentrate

Question 6

Particle size reduced by a combined breaking and crushing action.

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cracked

Question 7

Pelleted feed reduced to granular form.

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crumbles

Question 8

Having removed the outer covering from grains or other seeds.

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dehulled

Question 9

Having been freed of moisture by thermal means.

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dehydrated

Question 10

Feed ingredient or mixture of ingredients, including water, that is consumed by animals.

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diet

Question 11

A process by which feed has been pressed, pushed or protruded through orifices under pressure.

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extruded

Question 12

Edible material consumed by animals that contributes energy and/or nutrients to the animal’s diet. Usually refers to animals rather than humans.

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feed

Question 13

An article intended to be further diluted to produce a complete feed or a feed additive supplement and not suitable for offering as a supplement or offering free choice without dilution.

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feed additive

Question 14

Suitable for animal consumption.

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feed grade

Question 15

An ingredient rolled or cut into flat pieces without prior steam conditioning.

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flakes

Question 16

When used in reference to animals, this is synonymous with feed.

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food

Question 17

A feeding system by which animals are given unlimited access to the separate components or groups of components constituting the diet.

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free choice

Question 18

Seed from cereal plants.

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grain

Question 19

Grain from which the hull has been removed.

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groats

Question 20

Reduced in particle size by impact, shearing or attrition.

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grinding

Question 21

An ingredient that has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size.

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meal

Question 22

Any feed that contains drug ingredients intended or represented for the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of diseases of animals other than humans or that contains drug ingredients intended to affect the structure or function of the body of animals other than humans.

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medicated feed

Question 23

To combine by agitation two or more materials to a specific degree of dispersion.

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mixing

Question 24

Having agglomerated feed by compacting it and forcing it through die openings.

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pelleting

Question 25

A uniform mixture of one or more micro-ingredients with diluent and/or carrier.

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premix

Question 26

Any of a class of naturally occurring complex combinations of amino acids.

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protein

Question 27

Large pellets designed to be fed on the ground.

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range cube

Question 28

The amount of the total feed provided to one animal over a 24-hour period.

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ration

Question 29

Having changed the shape and/or size of particles by compressing between rollers.

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rolled

Question 30

Whole, cracked, or coarsely cut grain.

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scratch

Question 31

Having separated various-sized particles by passing them over and/or through screens.

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screened

Question 32

Having treated ingredients with steam to alter physical and/or chemical properties.

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steaming

Question 33

A feed used with another to improve the nutritive balance or performance of the total and intended to be fed a supplement, free choice or mixed.

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supplement

Question 34

Mineral nutrients required by animals in micro amounts only (measured in milligrams per pound of feed or smaller amounts).

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trace mineral

Question 35

Organic compounds that function as parts of enzyme systems essential for the transmission of energy and the regulation of metabolism of the body.

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vitamins