3.03 - Feed Efficiency and Rate of Gain

4. The difference between an animal’s actual weight gain and its expected gain based on feed intake and maintenance needs.
7. The nutrient component of feed that supports maintenance, activity, and weight gain.
8. The specific combination and quantity of feeds provided to an animal each day.
10. A numerical comparison of weight gain to feed intake used to quantify how effectively feed is converted into growth.
11. A nutrient essential for muscle growth, tissue repair, and overall development.
14. A classification of feed energy available for utilization after losses in feces, urine, and gases, providing a more precise estimate of usable energy.
17. (Two Words) A calculated value that integrates feed intake, growth rate, and time to assess overall feed conversion performance.
19. The total amount of feed consumed by an animal during a specific time period.
20. The process by which consumed feed is transformed into usable energy and body tissue.

1. The increase in body weight an animal experiences over a defined period of time.
2. The maximum amount of feed an animal can consume under normal conditions, which influences growth potential and feed efficiency.
3. An overall measure of how well an animal grows and uses feed under a feeding program.
5. The length of time an animal remains on a feeding program or ration.
6. The effectiveness with which an animal uses absorbed nutrients for growth and body functions.
9. The extent to which efficient growth and feed use reduce costs and increase economic return.
12. The formation and growth of muscle, bone, and body tissues in an animal.
13. The nutrient requirement needed to keep an animal’s body weight and condition stable.
15. The amount of usable growth or output produced relative to inputs such as feed and time.
16. The degree to which an animal converts feed into body weight with minimal waste.
18. The ability of an animal to break down and absorb nutrients from feed.