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Block

One or more feeds compressed into a solid form, usually weighing 15-25 kg.

Botulism

A muscle-paralyzing disease caused by botulinumtoxin, a potent neurotoxin produced mainly by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Bran

Coarse outer grain coating, separated during processing.

Browse

Small stems, twigs, leaves and/or fruits and flowers of shrubs, woody vines and trees.

Buffer

A substance used in livestock rations to help resist changes in the acidity of the digestive tract.

By-pass protein

The portion of intake protein that has a slow rate of degradability in the rumen; escape digestion in the rumen.

Byproduct

Feed ingredients produced as a result of industrial manufacturing or processing.

Cake

Residue remaining after pressing seeds, meat or fish to remove oil or liquid.

Carbohydrate

Energy-providing substrate, including starches, sugars, cellulose and hemicellulose.

Carrier

An edible material to which ingredients are added, facilitating uniform distribution in a feed mixture.

Cellulose

A fibrous carbohydrate that is the chief part of plant cell walls.

Chaff

Husks or other seed coverings separated from seed during harvest or processing.

Chelated mineral

A compound formed between an organic molecule and a mineral that increases mineral bioavailability to the animal.

Chemical analysis

The use of standard chemical analytical procedures to determine the composition of a feed.

Choline

An essential nutrient closely associated with fat metabolism and transport, often added to animal feed.

Chopped

[Particle size] reduced by cutting with sharp-edged instruments.

Cleaned

Cleared of undesired materials by screens, magnets, or forced air.

Coccidiostat

Drug used to control coccidial infections in livestock and poultry.

Colostrum

The first milk secreted by mammals after giving birth, rich in nutrients and antibodies.

Complete feed

A thoroughly blended mixture of different feed ingredients formulated to meet specific nutrient requirements.

What is Botulism?

A muscle-paralyzing disease caused by botulinumtoxin.

What does a Buffer do in livestock rations?

Helps resist changes in the acidity of the digestive tract.

What is the main feature of By-pass protein?

It has a slow rate of degradability in the rumen and escapes digestion.

What is the definition of a Byproduct in animal feed?

Ingredients produced from industrial manufacturing or processing.

What type of materials does Cake refer to?

Residue remaining after pressing seeds or meat to remove liquid.

What do carbohydrates provide?

They are energy-providing substrates.

What is the role of a Carrier in animal feed?

Facilitates uniform distribution of ingredients.

What is the significance of Cellulose?

It is a chief part of plant cell walls.

What is Chaff?

Separated husks or seed coverings during harvest.

What is a Chelated mineral?

Increases mineral bioavailability to the animal.

What is the purpose of Chemical analysis?

To determine the composition of a feed.

Why is Choline an essential nutrient?

It is closely associated with fat metabolism and transport.

What does chopping do to feed ingredients?

Reduces their particle size.

What does it mean when feed is cleaned?

It is cleared of undesired materials.

What function do Coccidiostats serve?

They control coccidial infections.

What is Colostrum known for?

It is rich in nutrients and antibodies for newborn survival.

What constitutes a Complete feed?

A mixture of different ingredients formulated to meet nutrient requirements.