Animal Nutrition Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. Animal fees that are rich in energy and/or protein but low in fiber
  2. 3. refers to plants that are not used for grain, but are used to feed animals directly (hay)
  3. 5. Animals that have only one compartment to their stomach
  4. 7. The amount of feed allowed for an animal to consume within 24 hours
  5. 8. an ingredient used in animal feed
  6. 10. Organic compounds that typically function as parts of enzyme systems for metabolic functions
  7. 12. the appeal and acceptability of feedstuffs to an animal
  8. 13. (2 words - no spaces) refers to the amount of feed energy actually available for animal maintenance and growth
  9. 15. animals that have 4 compartments to their stomach
  10. 17. The nutrient category that is the main source of energy for animals
  11. 18. an essential nutrient that is made up of amino acids that allows for muscles, organs, and other portions of the body to develop
Down
  1. 1. Inorganic feed elements that are essential for life
  2. 4. (2 words - No Spaces) This is everything contained in a feed sample except for the water found within the feedstuffs
  3. 6. Element or compounds that are required and/or used for animal nourishment and performance
  4. 9. (2 words - no spaces) A Complete feed that is formulated to provide an animal with the appropriate amount of nutrients
  5. 11. (2 words - no spaces) The building blocks of proteins
  6. 14. refers to bulky and coarse feed that is high in fiber but low in energy
  7. 16. The highest energy nutrient source that provides animals with 2.3-2.8 times more energy than carbs