Week 2 Notes Flashcards
What is the formula for RER?
RER= 30 (BW kg) + 70
What does RER stand for?
Resting Energy Requirement
What does MER stand for and what is it?
Maintenance Energy Requirement
Energy requirement for moderately active adult including feeding and limited spontaneous activity
What does DER stand for and what is it?
Daily Energy Requirement
Average daily need expenditure of any animal including that needed for growth, work, lactation etc….
DER for canine critical care can vary from ? To ?
1-4
What can effect the DER for a canine that is lactating?
The stage of lactation.
Fatty acids ( omega 3 and 6) are important for what development?
Brain development
Fat has ____ amount of calories as protein and carbs.
Twice the amount
Gross energy is what?
The calorie yield from a calorimeter
Digestible energy is?
GE - Energy in feces
Digestible energy is?
GE - energy in feces
Kcal is?
1,000 calories
What is AAFCO?
American Association of Feed Control Officials
What is the MDR for adult dogs? What does AAFCO ask for?
8%, 18%
What is the MDR for adult cats? What does AAFCO ask for?
16%, 26%