diet
any material used as food for animals
Feedstuff
an animal that only eats only plants
herbivore
group of organs that break down food so the body can absorb nutrients.
digestive system
a feed used with another to improve the overall diet by providing additional nutrients
supplement
the increase in size and weight of an animal
growth
feeds high in protein, necessary for muscle development and repair
protein feeds
an animal that eats mainly meat
carnivore
the movement of nutrients from the digestive system into the blood or lymph.
absorption
a chemical substance in food that provides energy or helps build, maintain, or repair the body.
nutrient
the process of producing offspring, which requires specific nutrition for breeding animals.
reproduction
feeds high in carbohydrates and fats that provide energy
energy feeds
an animal that eats both plants and animals
omnivore
the sum of all physical and chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy and body tissues.
metabolism
inorganic nutrients needed in small amounts for bone growth, nerve function, and other processes
minerals
milk production in females; requires additional nutrients
lactation
process by which animals take in and utilize food for growth, maintenance, reproduction, and production.
nutrition
an animal with a four-compartment stomach that can digest roughages
ruminant
the energy and nutrients required to keep the animal alive without gain or loss of weight
maintenance
organic nutrients needed in small amounts for normal growth, reproduction, and health.
vitamins
the most essential nutrient, necessary for digestion, temperature regulation, and body functions
water
low-fiber, high energy feed such as grains
concentrate
an animal with a simple stomach
non-ruminant
a measure of how efficiently an animal converts feed into body weight or product.
feed conversion ratio (fcr)
nutrients that provides concentrated energy and aid in vitamin absorption
high-fiber plant material such as grass, hay, or silage.
forage