ANSI 3543 Principles of Animal Nutrition

A series of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on the principles of animal nutrition.

Feeding Standards

Quantitative expression for nutrient requirements of animals.

Nutrient Requirements of Swine

Guidelines established by the National Research Council for the nutritional needs of pigs.

Crude Protein (CP)

A measure of protein content that includes both digestible and undegraded protein.

Digestible Protein (DP)

Protein that is available for absorption and use by the animal's body.

Metabolizable Energy (ME)

Energy used widely for various species in Europe and Australia, equivalent to energy available for maintenance and production.

Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN)

A measure of the energy content of feed that considers the digestibility of carbohydrates and proteins.

Colostrum

The first milk produced by lactating animals that is rich in antibodies and nutrients critical for young mammals.

Compensatory Growth

The phenomenon where animals experience faster weight gain than normal after being fed adequate rations following a period of energy restriction.

Feeding Standards Terminology

Terminology used to express nutrient requirements and feeding standards for various animals.

Factors Affecting Nutrient Requirements

Factors including genetics, breed differences, environmental conditions, and nutritional individuality that influence how much of a nutrient an animal needs.

Inaccuracies in Feeding Standards

Limitations in feeding standards that do not account for individual variation among animals and external factors.

Maintenance Nutritional Needs

The minimal nutrient requirements of animals for sustaining life processes without growth or production.

Growth and Fattening Nutritional Needs

The nutrient requirements necessary for the development and increase in body weight of animals.