Across
- 1. A large net, usually made of nylon, to put a flake of hay in
- 2. This nutrient helps to produce muscles, hormones and enzymes, aids with the production of antibodies for the immune system and repairs worn out tissue. This nutrient is very important for farm young animals
- 6. This nutrient helps to store and transport energy. It also helps with important processes such as the immune system and can help with digestion
- 7. This nutrient helps animals to regulate their body temperature. This nutrient also assists with the excretion of waste products
- 8. A substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth
- 10. When food is scattered along the base of the animals accommodation to encourage natural behaviour
- 11. Turnips and potatoes are examples of this food type
- 13. Contains more moisture than haylage
- 14. When a group of animals have access to just one area of grassland for the whole grazing season
- 15. This nutrient is needed for healthy vision, normal body growth and bone formation, as well as absorption of calcium and effective blood clotting
Down
- 1. Moist grass
- 2. This is a system of grazing management where livestock are grazed on a rotational basis within a large number of paddocks
- 3. This nutrient acts as an energy store and also helps to protect the body organs and insulate the body
- 4. Apples and pumpkins are examples of this food type
- 5. Sometimes called straights. Any food that is not forage based. Contain proteins, vitamins and minerals; high in energy, low in fibre and easily digested
- 9. The practice of feeding young farm animals in a sectioned-off part of their indoor environment
- 10. This grazing management system involves giving the livestock a fresh allocation of pasture each day. The animals are controlled by the use of an electric fence
- 12. When no limit is placed on feed intake