Food
Carbohydrates
eats plants
herbivore
The process of breaking down feed
digestion
the total amount of feed an animal consumes in 24hrs
Ration
The most essential nutrient necessary for digestion temperature, regulation and body fuctions.
water
Nutrients that provides concentrated energy and aid in vitamin absorption.
Fats(lipids)
An animal that only eats meat
carnivore
the increase of size
growth
Feeds high in carbohydrates and fats that provides energy.
energy feeds
The sum of all physical and chemical process in the body that convert food into energy and body tissues
Metabolism
A chemical substance in food that provides energy or helps build , maintain , or repair the body
Nutrient
eats both plants and meat
omnivore
the movement of nutrients from the digestive system into the blood or nutrients
Absorption
feeds high in protein , necessary for muscle development and repair.
protein feeds
High fiber plant material such as grass,hay or silage
forage
A feed used with another to improve the overall diet by providing additional nutrients
supplement
An animal with four compartment stomach that can digest roughages (goats cattle sheep)
Ruminant
Breeding/ producing offspring
Reproduction
The energy and nutrients required to keep the animal alive without gain or loss weight
Maintenance
inorganic nutrients needed in small amount for bone growth, nerve function, and other proesses
minerals
any material used as food for animals.
feedstuff
An animal with a simple stomach
Non-ruminant
Milk production in females
lactation
A measure of how efficiently an animal converts feed into body weight or product (milk meat eggs)
Feed Conversion Ratio
the process by which animals take in and utilize food for growth maintenance, reproduction, and production
Nutrition