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Carbohydrates are broken down into Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Polysaccharides.
True
Essential amino acids can be manufactured in the animal body.
False
Bulky feeds are low in water or fiber but high in energy.
False
Concentrates are low in water or fiber but high in energy.
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Beef ration is given to cattle to ensure they reach slaughter weight.
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Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron are important for animal health.
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Water is essential for growth, digestion, and reproduction in animals.
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Beet pulp, barley, wheat, and maize are high sources of protein. Soya bean meal is given as a source of fiber.
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Dairy ration is given to dairy cows before calving or early lactation as it is high in energy and protein.
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Sheep ration is given to ewes due to lamb in the final 6-8 weeks to help prevent twin lamb disease.
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The process of providing ewes with a special diet in the final 6-8 weeks before lambing is known as steaming up.
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Pig ration is similar to cattle and sheep as pigs also have multiple stomachs.
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Pig ration is grounded up finely for digestion because pigs have one stomach and need less fiber.
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Undigested materials in faeces and urine do not cause a loss of energy in animals.
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Metabolic Energy is the energy in animal feed that is converted into live weight gain, milk, or wool.
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