L28: Extensive Beef Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Why is efficiency of metabolisable energy use for gestation low?
A
- based on growth of conceptus
- net energy includes maintenance of
- uterine tissues
- maintenance of foetus
- additional maintenance requirements of dam
2
Q
when is supplementary feeding needed?
A
drought
seasonal
specific nutrients
low pasture quality
disease
calving
