From the Field to the Feed Bin: An Overview of the Canadian Feed Industry

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from the Canadian feed industry lecture.

Agricultural Science (B.Sc. Agr.)

A foundational degree in agricultural science focusing on the study of crops, livestock, and related fields.

Poultry Nutrition

The study and practice of formulating diets to support the growth, health, and production of poultry.

Commercial Feed Mill

A facility that produces animal feed in large quantities, subject to various regulatory standards.

HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, a systematic preventive approach to food safety, including feed safety.

Feed Assure®

A customized HACCP program developed by the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada, the gold standard for feed safety in Canada.

Preventative Use (Prophylaxis)

The use of medications, such as antibiotics, to prevent disease outbreaks in healthy populations.

Therapeutic Use (Metaphylaxis)

The use of medications to treat clinical or subclinical infectious diseases in a population.

Nutrient Requirements

The specific nutrient levels needed for various livestock to achieve optimal health and production.

Logistics

The management of the flow of feed ingredients and products from procurement through processing to distribution.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Processes used to ensure that the quality of feed meets necessary safety and nutritional standards.

Ingredient Availability

The accessibility of various feed components that can be included in animal diets.

Formulation

The process of creating a balanced mix of feed ingredients to meet the dietary needs of animals.

Feed Conversion Advantage

The efficiency of feed ingredients being converted into animal weight gain, particularly in pelleted feeds.

Antinutritional Factors

Components in feed that can negatively affect the animal's nutrient absorption or health.

Commodity Prices

The market prices of raw materials, which can fluctuate and impact feed formulation costs.

Veterinarians

Health professionals who specialize in animal medicine and may work closely with nutritionists in the feed industry.