Factors affecting feed consumption
The most important factor affecting feed consumption
cost of production
A very young animal in any species
neonate
This time is when nutrition requirments increase for pregnant animals
late 2nd trimester
Nutrient Yield equals this
milk yield X nutrient concentration
These are the consequences of a high level of production
metabolic diseases and higher cost of feed
What is lactose made out of
glucose and galactose
Overfeeding what essential nutriet has been associated with low fertility
Protein
Milk fat is primarily made up of this lipid (95%)
triglyceride
The degree of acceptability for feedstuff to be eaten by an animal
palatability
Milk is high in this vitamin and low in this Mineral
Water Soluble B, and Iron
Glucose is transported across the placenta by this
facilitated diffusion
What are the major factors affecting work intensity
speed, slope and load
The lack of desire to eat
Satiety
One of the adaptations to weaning
By induction (synthesis) of stomach, intestinal and
pancreatic enzymes
• By development of a new microflora in specialized
fermentation compartments in omnivores and
herbivores
• By increasing thirst to allow sufficient water for
digestion
• With consumption of fewer, larger meals
Increasing energy intake the couple of weeks before mating that could increase ovulation
flushing
Milk Protein is 80% this
Casein
Where hunger centers are located in the brain
hypothalamus
The two measurments of net nutrient requiremnets
live weight gain and chemical composition of gain
The time period when a fetal calf doubles in weight
6-8 weeks before birth
During the "transition Period" 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after calving, these two metabolic issues are most liley to occur
milk fever and ketosis