Nutrients Vocabulary
The total amount of geed an animal has in a 24-hr period
Ration
Element S
Sulfur
What factors should be considered when creating a livestock ration?
Animal species, age, weight, physiological statues, production outcomes
What information can be found on a feed tag label?
Feed analysis, ingredients, directions, warnings
The secretion of milk by mammary glands
lactation
These are required in small quantities, ranging from a millionth of a gram to a thousandth of a gram per day
Macro-minerals
Element Mg
Magnesium
What is the difference between a ration and a balanced ration?
Ration is the amount of feed an animal received in a 24-hr period. Balanced ration is amount of feed that will supply the proper amount and proportions of nutrients needed for an animal to perform a specific purpose.
What are the 6 essential nutrients required by livestock?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Factor or quality of being acceptable or aggregable to the taste
Palatability
These are dissolved by water and need to be consumed every day.
Water-soluble vitamins
Element Zn
What are the primary sources of energy in livestock rations?
Carbohydrates
How do vitamins and minerals contribute to the overall health of livestock?
Bone development, immune function, muscle contraction, nervous system function.
Process or period of developing inside the womb between conception and birth
Gestation
Substances that are necessary for organisms to live and grow
Essential nutrients
Element Fe
Iodine
What are common feed ingredients used in livestock rations?
legumes, roughages, corn, sorghum, oats, barley, etc
The Pearson Square Method is often accurate in protein but wrong in what nutrient(s)?
Vitamins and Minerals
Livestock feed that contains less than 18% crude fiber when dry
Supplement
Feed components that provide energy and are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Carbohydrates
Element K
Potassium
What is a concentrate?
Animal feeds rich in energy and/or protein but low in fiber.
Dry matter is
Part of a foodstuff which would remain if all water content was removed.
Amount of energy needed by an animal for maintenance.
Basal Maintenance Requirement