Chapter 9 - Feed & Nutrition Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the most important nutrient?
Water
The amount of energy contained in feed is measured in _____.
Calories
What is the indigestible form of carbohydrate?
Fiber
The breakdown of food into basic compounds and its absorption into the bloodstream is called _____.
Digestion
Proteins are made of chains of _____ _____.
Amino acids
Fats belong to what group of substances?
Lipids
Why do some facilities add chlorine to drinking water?
To kill pathogenic viruses and bacteria.
Which animal species requires a feed that includes taurine?
Cat
Name four fat-soluble vitamins.
A, D, E, K
Which two species of laboratory animals are most vulnerable to scurvy?
Guinea pigs, some nonhuman primates
What form of feed is made by first grinding the feed and then molding it into a variety of shapes and sizes?
Pelleted feed
Name two methods of sterilizing diets.
Autoclaving, irradiation
What is certified feed?
Nutrient analysis of the feed is certified by the manufacturer that contaminants are below a certain level.
The date stamped on the feed bag indicating when the feed was manufactured is called the _____ date.
Milling
What is the shelf life of feed with stabilized vitamin C?
6 months
