Livestock Terms: Feed & Nutrition

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Across
  1. 3. Feed: A ration that contains all the neccessary rations; usually store bought
  2. 4. The amount of specific feed given to that animal
  3. 7. Coarse, dense palnt based material; hay
  4. 10. Acids: Building block of proteins
  5. 11. Matter: The portion of the feed remaining after moisture is removed
  6. 13. An animal that has a simple stomach (like humans); they are not capable of digesting cellulose (fiber)
  7. 16. Proteins, fats, fiber, energy, minerals, and vitamins
  8. 17. The regurgitated forage that a ruminant animal chews after it is partially digested
Down
  1. 1. This daily measurement is used to communicate the amount of feed that animal is eating daily (third word)
  2. 2. Rate: The amount in pounds or kilos of a specific feed that must be fed per day or per animal
  3. 5. When a ration is lacking in something it is considered this
  4. 6. Can be macro or micro, required for cellular processes
  5. 8. Feed: When an animal is healthy and eating as they should
  6. 9. Ration: A feed mix that has water, protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals in the proper ratios for that specific animal
  7. 12. An animal that has a four-compartment stomach; they are capable of digesting cellulose (fiber)
  8. 14. Feed: When an animal is ill or is not consuming food as they should
  9. 15. Feeds: Feeds that are 90% dry matter