Across
- 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
Down
- 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