Unit 10 - Feed and nutrients

Word

Example

ration

The animals are given a balanced ration to ensure they receive all necessary nutrients

nutrient

Nutrients such as vitamins and minerals are essential for animal growth

feed

The farm purchases high-quality feed for the livestock

carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are an important energy source for livestock

fat

Fats provide essential energy and support the absorption of certain vitamins

protein

Protein is necessary for muscle development in animals

nutrients

Animals need a variety of nutrients to stay healthy and productive

vitamin

The feed is fortified with vitamins to promote the animals' overall health

mineral

Minerals like calcium are necessary for strong bones in livestock

amino acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, essential for animal growth

fiber

Fiber is necessary for digestion in herbivores such as cows and sheep

water

Adequate water intake is crucial for the digestion and absorption of nutrients

digestion

Proper digestion is important for the absorption of nutrients from the feed

metabolism

Metabolism is the process by which the body converts food into energy

energy

Livestock need a sufficient energy supply to maintain optimal performance

fat-soluble

Fat-soluble vitamins, such as A and D, are stored in the body's fat cells

water-soluble

Water-soluble vitamins must be replenished regularly in the diet

supplement

A nutritional supplement was added to the feed to improve overall health

absorption

The absorption of nutrients is more efficient when the digestive system is healthy

malnutrition

Malnutrition can lead to stunted growth and poor health in livestock

feed efficiency

Improving feed efficiency reduces costs and increases farm profitability

weight gain

A balanced diet promotes healthy weight gain in young animals

growth rate

The growth rate of the livestock has increased since switching to a better feed

maintenance diet

Older animals often require a maintenance diet with fewer calories

performance

The farm monitors the performance of animals to adjust their feed accordingly

body condition

Regularly assessing the body condition of livestock helps determine their nutritional needs

dry matter

Dry matter content in feed is used to calculate the overall nutritional value

feed formulation

The farm developed a feed formulation that meets the specific needs of its herd

metabolic rate

The metabolic rate of livestock varies depending on their age and activity level

digestibility

The digestibility of the feed influences how much of the nutrients are absorbed

forage

The animals graze on high-quality forage during the summer months

protein deficiency

Protein deficiency can lead to poor growth and health problems in livestock

energy source

Corn is commonly used as an energy source in livestock feed