Feedstuffs
what is a feedstuff?
An ingredient or material fed to animals for the purpose of sustenance
What is energy measured in?
BTu's
What is the tool used to balance feed rations?
Pearson's Square
What is food also known as?
Nutrients
What would happen if you received no nutrients?
Cells would begin to die
what are the 4 categories of feedstuffs?
What is a calorie?
Units of heat energy
What is a ration?
The total amount of food consumed in a 24 hour period
what is the as-fed basis?
Calculating an average containing the amount of moisture in the feed
What is the first step in developing a ration?
Determine the needs of the animal
Why do feedstuffs of the same type vary in nutrient quality?
Time of harvest, growing conditions, soil conditions, water, geography
what are the nutrients that feedstuff supply?
Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals
What does a good ration do?
provide the nutrient needs of an animal in the proper proportions
What is the most common feedstuff?
Corn
To use the pearson square, what do you need to know?
Nutrient requirement of animal and nutrient content of feedstuff
What are roughages primarily used by?
ruminants and pseudo ruminants
What is nutrition?
relating to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
What is dry matter basis?
calculated with all the moisture removed from the food
100- what = the amount of dry matter?
moisture
What goes in the center of Pearson's Square?
Percent of nutrient required by the animal
what is the difference between a feed and a feedstuff?
a feed is a mixture of feedstuffs.
What nutritional information is found on feed labels?
Category of Feed
What is the general principle of the nutrients in a ration?
they should be no more than 3% below the animal's requirements.
What is energy?
the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
What is the last step in developing a feed ration?
to check that the ration fits the needs of the animal