Quiz 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are NDF and ADF? Compare them.
A
NDF - composed of Hemicellulose, Lignin, and Cellulose
ADF (Acid Detergent fiber) - composed of lignin and Cellulose
2
Q
Why do we like to feed fats to livestock? Explain
A
Lipids have more energy than carbs (2.25x more)
Lipids can reduce dustiness
May increase palatability
3
Q
What are the 2 most commonly fed carbs in livestock nutrition? Give an example for each. How do they differ?
A
Roughage: Pasture forages, Hays, silages, they have high fiber content, low digestibility
Concentrates: Cereal grains, barley, corn, higher digestibility
