food
the total amount of feed an animal consumes in a 24- period
ration
The groups of organs that break down food so the body can absorb nutrients
Digestion system
Nutrients that provides quick energy mainly from plants
an animals that only eats plants
Herbivore
The increase in size and weight of an animal
Growth
a ration that provides all the nutrients and animal needs in the correct amount sand proportions
balanced ration
The process of breaking down feed into smaller parts so the body can absorb nutrients
digestion
A feed used with another to improve the overall diet by providing additional nutrients
supplement
an animal that eats mainly meats
carnivore
the process of producing offspring, which requires specific nutrition for breeding animals
reproduction
any material used as food for animals
Feedstuff
The movement from the digestive system into the blood or lymph
Absorption
Inorganic nutrients needed in a small amount for bone growth, nerve function, and other processes
Minerals
an animal that eats both plants and animals
omnivore
Milk production in females
Lactation
Low fiber, high high energy feed such as gains
concentrate
The sum of all physical and chemical process in the body that converts food into energy and body tissue
metabolism
organic nutrients needed in small amounts for bone growth, reproduction and health
Vitamins
An animal with a four compartment that can digest roughages
Ruminant
The energy and nutrients required to keep the animal alive without gain or lose of weight
Maintenance
High fiber plant material such as grassy, hay, or silage
forage
A chemical substance in food that provides energy or helps build, maintain or repair the body
Nutrient
a non nutrient substance added to feed
Addictive
An animal with a simple stomach
Non-ruminant
Feed conversion ration
A measure of how efficiently an animal converts feed into body weight or product (meat, milk,eggs)
Feed conversion ration