Chapter 37: Animal Nutrition
1. Animal nutrition is the science of determining how animals use
food in the body and of all body processes which transform
2. Each animal species has its own needs and requirements based
on the animals’ environment, work and activity level, age and
3. A ration is the total amount of food an animal needs within a
4. A balanced ration is a diet that contains all the nutrients
required by an animal in correct and specific amounts.
5. A nutrient is any single class of food or group of like foods that
aids in the support of life and makes it possible for animals to
8. Proteins are nutrients that are essential in growth and tissue
repair. Protein is useful in the formation and development of
9. Vitamins are nutrients needed in small amounts for life and
health maintenance. There are both fat and water soluble
10. Animals may be fed free choice or on a scheduled feeding.
Free choice allows animals to eat whenever they want food.
11. Types of diets available to animals include: maintenance diets,
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