Large Animal Nutrition Crossword

5. an inorganic element found in small amounts in the body; essential in skeleton growth and necessary for body systems to function properly
6. provide energy; make up about 75 % of an animal's diet
8. daily diet that contains all the nutrients that the animal needs in the correct proportions
9. absorbs water
11. a nutrient needed to grow new tissue and repair old tissue; especially important for weight gain, growth, and gestation
12. digestive system that has a simple stomach
15. an organic substance needed in small quantities to perform specific functions; they do not provide energy but are essential in using energy
17. how well an animal likes the taste of its feed; molasses is added to increase this in many rations
18. the largest section of the ruminant stomach

1. a feed that is high in energy or protein
2. the process by which animals eat and break down food
3. muscular organ that secretes acid to break down food
4. absorbs nutrients
7. a type of feed that is mostly leaves and tender stems of plants; they are also known as forages
10. the second segment of the ruminant stomach; it has many layer-like projections
13. type of digestive system has a large stomach divided into compartments
14. a good source of energy; contains the highest amount of energy
16. makes up about 75 % of the weight of an animal's body; it also helps with regulating body temperature and promoting biochemical processes