Nutrition and feeds-lipids

Question 1

what do fats and oils contain

Answer 1

C,H,O same as carbohydrates byt there is more C and H in relation to O

Question 2

how much more energy is in lipids then carboh and proteins

Answer 2

2 1/4 times more

Question 3

what is the major lipid source in livestock

Answer 3

triglycerides

Question 4

in unsatturated fats in feeds what is the configuration at the double bond

Answer 4

cis

Question 5

what are essental fatty acids

Answer 5

-omega 6, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid (AA)
-omega 3, alpha linolenic acid, EPA DHA

Question 6

what does crude fat and ether extract refer to

Answer 6

lipids extracted using diethyl ether

Question 7

what are some common fat sources

Answer 7

animal sources: tallow, lard, grease
vegetable oils: canola, soybean, sunflower, safflower

Question 8

what are some reasons for fat supplementation

Answer 8

-provides energy
-improves palatability
-provides fat soluble vitimans
-provides essential fatty acids
-dust control
-lube
-improve diet handing
-provide pigments