Importance of Water in Animal Nutrition

Functions of Water in the Body

• One of the functions of water in the body is to make up approximately half to two-thirds of an adult animal's body mass and up to 90% of a newborn's body mass.

Factors Affecting Water Requirements

• The factor that affects water requirements for animals is the species' tolerance to water restriction.

Consequences of Water Restriction

• Severe water restriction in animals can have severe consequences.

Animal Response to Water Restriction

• Animals respond to moderate water restriction by adapting to conserve water.

Daily Water Intake for Dairy Cattle

• The recommended daily water intake for dairy cattle in a temperate climate falls within a specific range.

Sources of Water in the Body

• Sources of water in animal bodies, aside from drinking water and water contained in or on food, include metabolic water produced by the oxidation of hydrogen-containing nutrients.

Metabolic Water Production

• Metabolic water production occurs mainly through the oxidation of hydrogen-containing nutrients, which produces water in tissues.

Water Turnover Rates

• Species that are more tolerant to water restriction have lower turnover rates compared to less tolerant species.
• Water turnover in animals is affected by factors such as species tolerance to water restriction.

This quiz covers the significance of water in animal nutrition, including sources of water in the animal body, functions of water, water turnover, requirements, consumption, and restrictions, as well as the nutritive value and quality of water. It also includes details about water balance in camels and water losses from the body.