Rations
Definition
What are Specific Combinations of feed ingredients that are formulated to meet the nutritional needs of animals?
Definition
What is any material that can be used as food for animals?
What is provides calories for maintenance, growth, and reproduction?
Digestive system requirements
What is requires a high fiber forage?
Complete Ration
What is a ration that contains all necessary nutrients in one feed, where no additional feed is needed?
Grains
What has a high energy content, such as corn, barley and oats?
Feed changes nutrient supply by
What is Supplies essential nutrients like proteins, vitamins, and minerals?
Cattle need this type of nutritional need during lactation?
What is a high energy need?
Supplemental Ration
What is a ration that is added to a basic diet to provide additional nutrients?
Protein Meals
Feed changes health maintenance by
What is supports immune function and overall health?
Cattle should receive protein supplements when
What is during growth stages?
Concentrate Ration
What is a ration that is high in energy and low in fiber? They are often grain based.
Forages
What is high in fiber and important for digestive health?
What is affects growth rates, milk production, and reproductive performance?
Sheep need additional protein when what?
Forage Ration
What is a ration that is high in fiber, such as hay and grass.
Minerals and vitamins
What is essential for metabolic functions?
Winter Feed requirements
What are Increased energy needs due to cold weather and higher feed intake requirements?
Pigs are efficient at digesting what
What are grains and protein sources?