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What are the main components of the dairy ration given to dairy cows before calving or early lactation?
What are the main components of the dairy ration given to dairy cows before calving or early lactation?
Barley, maize, and soya beans.
What is the purpose of giving sheep ration to ewes in the final 6-8 weeks before lambing?
What is the purpose of giving sheep ration to ewes in the final 6-8 weeks before lambing?
It helps prevent twin lamb disease.
How does the energy requirement of pig ration differ from that of cattle and sheep?
How does the energy requirement of pig ration differ from that of cattle and sheep?
Pigs have one stomach and need less fiber, so their ration is grounded up finely for digestion.
Name two functions of carbohydrates in animal nutrition.
Name two functions of carbohydrates in animal nutrition.
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What are the functions of minerals in animal nutrition? Provide at least two examples.
What are the functions of minerals in animal nutrition? Provide at least two examples.
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What are the three categories into which carbohydrates are broken down, and provide an example for each.
What are the three categories into which carbohydrates are broken down, and provide an example for each.
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What is the purpose of bulky feeds in animal nutrition, and what potential issue may arise if fibre is too low?
What is the purpose of bulky feeds in animal nutrition, and what potential issue may arise if fibre is too low?
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