Vocabulary Terms
Chemical processes that convert food to energy for life
Metabolism
The feed we provide is a mixture of
Complex chemical compounds.
Proteins are chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
Amino Acid Profile
They are crucial for absorbing fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamins A, D, E and K
Which nutrient provides 2.25 times more energy per gram than carbohydrates or proteins?
Lipids (Fats)
The building blocks of proteins that are essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
Amino Acids
We must balance ______, _______, _____, ______, and ________ to ensure the bird's metabolic processes run efficiently for maximum growth and egg production.
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals
Chickens need _____specific amino acids
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Birds cannot produce
Linoleic Acid
A metric calculated as: Feed Intake ÷ Weight Gain.
Feed Conversion Ratio
primary energy source for activity and body maintenance.
Carbohydrate
(C₆H₁₂O₆).
Glucose
Chickens can only synthesize about ____ of them internally.
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It must be included in the diet to ensure healthy skin and feather development.
Linoleic Acid
A lower FCR means the bird is chemically converting
Feed into body mass more efficiently
A measure of an animal's efficiency in converting feed mass into body mass.
Feed Conversion Ratio
Carbs from corn/wheat give
Chemical Energy
The most common source because its profile closely matches the bird's needs for muscle development.
Soybean Meal
Vitamin deficiencies cause
Chemical failures like rickets and poor immunity
Modern broilers aim for an FCR below ____
1.5
Complex Carbohydrates
Starch from Feed
Used for movement, breathing, digestion. Broken down into glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)
Chemical Energy
Fats provide _____times more energy per gram than carbohydrates or proteins.
2.25
Supplements ensure precise _______needs are met.
Nutrient
Successful poultry production relies on balancing ____ and _______ to fuel metabolism.
Macro and Micronutrients