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Poultry Nutrition Test 2
Poultry Nutrition Test 2
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 3
08/15/2017

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Term
% of body composed of proteins
Definition
63% (Muscle, bone, skin)
Term
1 calorie = ______ joules (write this!)
Definition
4.184
Term
2 common approaches for measuring DE or ME
Definition
-total collection method
-indicator method
Term
2 common approaches for measuring energy/nutrient digestibility
Definition
-Total collection method
-Indicator method
Term
2 common indigestible markers
Definition
-Chromic oxide
-Acid insoluble ash
Term
2 common methods for amino acid digestibility in poultry
Definition
-ileal AA digestibility by way of slaughter
-Cecectomized roosters
Term
2 fatty acid sources for formation of chicken fat
Definition
-dietary FA
-FA synthesis in liver
Term
2 important enzymes for converting D-Methionine to L-Methionine
Definition
AAO = Amino Acid Oxidase
AT = Aminotransferase
Term
2 indicators used for determining apparent ileal amino acid digestibility
Definition
-chromium oxide
-titanium oxide
Term
2 methods to measure heat production for NE
Definition
-direct calorimetry
-indirect calorimetry
Term
3 important factors in amino acid nutrition
Definition
-amount
-digestibility
-balance
Term
3 important values we need to consider in amino acid nutrition
Definition
-Total AA amount
-AA Digestibility
-AA balance
Term
AMEn calculation for poultry
Definition
[image]
Term
AMEn corrects for...
Definition
N retention
Term
Amino acids present above the requirement for ______ are catabolized
Definition
protein synthesis
Term
Amino acids present above the requirement for protein synthesis are ______
Definition
catabolized
Term
Animals eat to satisfy...
Definition
their energy requirements
Term
Animals requires at least ______ minerals
Definition
22
Term
Apparent Ileal amino acid digestibility (IAAD) is used for...
Definition
poultry and swine
Term
Apparent digestibilities undervalue feed ingredients with...
Definition
low protein values
Term
Basic concept of dietary energy.
Definition
Since animals eat for energy, we must have a method of measuring feed energy
Term
Bioenergetics
Definition
the study of energy and its metabolism by animals
Term
CP content of Corn DDGS
Definition
Crude Protein = 28% (as-fed)
Term
CP content of Wheat DDGS
Definition
Crude Protein = 38-40% (as-fed)
Term
CV (%)
Definition
coefficient of variation
Term
Cats require high levels of ______
Definition
taurine
Term
Citrulline can completely replace ______ in cat diets.
Definition
arginine
Term
Citrulline can completely replace arginine in ______.
Definition
cat diets
Term
D form of methionine
Definition
contains right side amino group
Term
Dietary protein is generally defined by...
Definition
the amount of crude protein (nitrogen X 6.25) present
Term
Digestible energy represents...
Definition
the total potential chemical energy available to the animal following the digestion and absorption of the feed
Term
Essential or indispensable amino acids
Definition
-Must be provided in the diet
-Animal cannot produce them, or cannot
synthesize them in sufficient quantities to
meet the animal’s needs
Term
Feeding raw soybeans to animals can lead to...
Definition
significant depressions in performance
Term
Free AA split in the intestinal cells by ______
Definition
dipeptidases
Term
Gross Energy (GE)
Definition
Total potential chemical energy in a feedstuff
Term
How do we account for the factors that influence protein digestibility?
Definition
Introduce the concept of ileal digestibility of protein/amino acids
Term
If cystine is not in the diet in sufficient quantities to meet the animal’s needs it will be produced from ______
Definition
methionine
Term
Important for newborns to suckle within ______ after birth.
Definition
48h
Term
Individual members of fatty acid series vary in GE content according to...
Definition
carbon length
Term
Is energy a nutrient?
Definition
no; energy comes from nutrients
Term
L form of methionine
Definition
contains left side amino group
Term
Methionine can be replaced/spared by ______
Definition
cystine
Term
NEm
Definition
Net Energy (maintenance)
Term
Net energy is lower than ME for...
Definition
High protein ingredients
Term
Nonessential or dispensable
Definition
-Generally need not be in the diet because
there is adequate tissue synthesis BUT
enough nitrogen must be provided with diet
Term
Pepsin
Definition
enzyme that cleaves peptide bonds between
AA in the stomach, result to larger polypeptides
Term
Phylalanine can be replaced/spared by ______
Definition
tyrosine
Term
Problems with DE
Definition
Does not give a totally accurate picture of energy value as perceived by the animal
Term
Protein must be provided in the diet to allow...
Definition
normal growth and other productive activities
Term
Proteins contain ______ nitrogen
Definition
16%
Term
Relationship between feed intake, AME, and TME (might wanna draw this)
Definition
[image]
Term
The amount of protein retained varies according to...
Definition
-the nature of the diet
-the age of the bird
Term
The energy of urine is present in...
Definition
nitrogen-containing substances such as urea, hippuric acid, creatinine and allantoin and also in some non-nitrogenous compounds such as gluconates and citric acid
Term
The primary determinant of GE content of an organic substance
Definition
its degree of oxidation, as expressed in the ratio of carbon plus hydrogen to oxygen
Term
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Definition
Amino acids
Term
What are the issues with DDGS?
Definition
-Digestibility
-Mycotoxins
-Nutrient composition?
Term
Why are there differences in GE values of feedstuffs?
Definition
because each ingredient contains different amounts of carbs, proteins, and fats
Term
Why do we use 6.25 to calculate crude protein % from N%?
Definition
Because protein is about 16% N (100% / 16% = 6.25)
Term
______ can be replaced by cystine
Definition
Methionine
Term
______ can be replaced by tyrosine
Definition
Phylalanine
Term
______ can completely replace arginine in cat diets.
Definition
Citrulline
Term
______ require high levels of taurine
Definition
Cats
Term
a bird that doesn't retain N
Definition
laying hen
Term
a bird that retains N
Definition
growing chick
Term
a feed ingredient with low protein value
Definition
cereal grains
Term
a plant that contains protease inhibitors
Definition
soybean
Term
a type of protease inhibitor found in soybean
Definition
trypsin inhibitor
Term
absorbed amino acids are used for...
Definition
-protein synthesis
-energy
-Synthesis of non-protein nitrogen containing compounds
Term
active form of Cholecalciferol(vitamin D3)
Definition
1,25 dihydroxy-D3
Term
advantages of Digestible AA based feed formulation
Definition
-Making more balanced diets
-Minimizing N excretion
-Reducing ammonia emission
Term
advantages of direct calorimetry
Definition
can be very accurate
Term
amino acids
Definition
the building blocks of proteins
Term
amino acids are commonly grouped based on...
Definition
side group
Term
amount of dietary vitamins required
Definition
small amounts required in diets
Term
animals eat for...
Definition
energy
Term
animals for which gaseous losses are a major route of energy loss
Definition
ruminants
Term
animals for which gaseous losses are a minor route of energy loss
Definition
monogastrics
Term
animals need energy for...
Definition
-Maintenance of body tissues and function
-Production
Term
animals that need more energy
Definition
older animals
Term
anti-nutritive factor that interferes with protein/AA absorption
Definition
protease inhibitors
Term
apparent ME
Definition
Derived from energy excreted
Term
are individual amino acids selectively stored?
Definition
no
Term
are water soluble vitamins stored?
Definition
no
Term
are you better off usind DE or ME?
Definition
ME
Term
benefits of blood meal and spray-dried plasma
Definition
-Source of antibodies for young animals
-Gut immune status
Term
bodily functions that require Na
Definition
Na involved in osmotic pressure, intestinal absorption etc.
Term
calcium content of meat meal and meat & bone meal
Definition
Depending on source, can be high in calcium
Term
calorie
Definition
the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius (from 14.5 to 15.5°C)
Term
can fat soluble vitamins be stored?
Definition
yes
Term
can water soluble vitamins be stored?
Definition
no
Term
casein
Definition
milk protein
Term
chicken fat cell always needs...
Definition
oleic acid
Term
chickens that often have negative N balance
Definition
-rooster
-laying hen
-chicken losing weight
Term
chickens that often have positive N balance
Definition
broiler
Term
choline is an important vitamin for...
Definition
methionine
Term
collagen is a major component of...
Definition
skin
Term
color of colostrum
Definition
yellowish
Term
composition of DDGS (Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles)
Definition
Depends on source grain (Corn vs. Wheat)
Term
composition of body of an animal on DM basis
Definition
-57% Protein
-29% Fat
-14% Ash
Term
conduction
Definition
with contact
Term
convection
Definition
by air
Term
criteria for indigestible markers to measure nutrient digestibility
Definition
-Chemically easily to analyze for
-Non-absorbable
-Non-essential
-Non-toxic
-Completely inert (indigestible)
-Regularly and completely voided in feces &
-Uniformly mixed with the feed and feces
-Enrichment of the marker occurs as nutrients are absorbed
Term
depiction of amino acid in a chain of amino acids
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of enzymes converting methionine between D and L forms
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of how the pancreatic enzymes help break down polypeptides (might wanna draw this!)
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of protein and amino acid digestion and metabolism (might wanna draw this)
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of protein getting cleaved by pepsin
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of protein getting denatured by low pH in stomach
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the Maillard rxn
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the absorption of proteins (might wanna draw this)
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the general structure of an amino acid
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the partitioning of energy (draw this!)
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the process of transamination (might wanna draw this)
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of what's inside a bomb calorimeter
Definition
[image]
Term
dietary crude protein vs. amino acid need
Definition
the higher the dietary CP, the higher the AA need
Term
difference between AME and AMEn
Definition
AMEn corrects for nitrogen retention
Term
difference between apparent ileal amino acid digestibility and true ileal AA digestibility
Definition
apparent doesn’t account for endogenous loss, but true does
Term
differences in nutrients, energy, and crude protein between corn grain and corn DDGS (Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles) (draw this!)
Definition
[image]
Term
digestibility issues with DDGS
Definition
Impacted by processing
Term
digestion steps in small intestine
Definition
-Pancreas: trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase
-Act to reduce large AA polymers to tri & dipeptides
-Tri & dipeptides actively transported across the small intestine wall.
-Free AA split in the intestinal cells by dipeptidases
Term
digestion steps in stomach
Definition
-Denatured in the stomach by acidic environment (HCL)
-Pepsin starts to cleave peptide bonds between AA in the stomach, result to larger polypeptides
Term
direct calorimetry
Definition
Direct measure of heat transfer from an animal
Term
disadvantage of apparent ME
Definition
makes no attempt to correct for “endogenous” contributions to nutrient secretions
Term
disadvantage of the indicator method
Definition
Requires additional analyses (for indicator)
Term
disadvantage of the total collection method
Definition
Tendency to Overestimate Feed Intake and Underestimate Fecal Output due to feed still being in gut
Term
disadvantages of direct calorimetry
Definition
Elaborate and expensive
Term
distribution of protein in the body (might wanna refer back to slide 3 and draw this)
Definition
-Muscle 33%
-Bone-cartilage 20%
-Skin 10%
-63% Structural elements
-Body fluids and other tissues 37%
Term
do ruminants need high quality protein?
Definition
no
Term
do ruminants require water soluble vitamins?
Definition
generally not
Term
does DE reflect total energy available for production?
Definition
no
Term
does the heat increment reflect the total heat produced by the animal?
Definition
no, but it is a contributor
Term
does the indicator method require total manure collection?
Definition
no
Term
drawback of DDGS
Definition
crude fiber content
Term
drawback of ruminants being fed an unsat fat diet
Definition
some cuts of meat being too droopy
Term
effects of intake on digestibility are greatest with...
Definition
components that are more slowly digested, such as NSP
Term
endogenous amino acids
Definition
Proteins secreted along the digestive tract
Term
endogenous proteins/amino acids can mix with...
Definition
digestia
Term
energy comes from...
Definition
nutrients
Term
energy content of carbohydrates
Definition
4150 kcal/kg
Term
energy content of fats
Definition
9400 kcal/kg
Term
energy content of proteins
Definition
5650 kcal/kg
Term
energy in feedstuffs is measured using...
Definition
bomb calorimeters
Term
energy system used for poultry
Definition
-AMEn system -Limited use of TMEn
Term
even thought chickens only use the L form of amino acids, you can give them a mixture of L and D forms because...
Definition
they have enzymes that can convert D to L
Term
example of supplemental protein concentrates
Definition
oil seed meals
Term
examples of endogenous animal acid
Definition
-Enzymes
-Intestinal cell “debris”
-Immunoglobulins
Term
examples of free AA
Definition
-Naturally occurring in feed sources (ie: glutamate)
-Synthetic sources
Term
examples of intact protein
Definition
Zein in corn and casein in milk
Term
examples of non-protein N
Definition
urea, uric acid, ammonium
Term
excess amino acids are used for...
Definition
energy and such
Term
factors affecting net energy values
Definition
-Net energy is lower than ME for high protein ingredients
-Less difference between net energy and ME for high fat ingredients and high starch ingredients
-basically, the higher the heat increment, the more heat produced and the less net energy available to the animal
Term
factors affecting protein/amino acid digestibility
Definition
-level of intake
-nutrient composition
-excessive heating
-presence of antinutritive factors
Term
factors to consider when measuring AMEn
Definition
Animal needs to consume the ingredient
-Palatability
-Presence of anti-nutritive factors
Term
fat soluble vitamins are absorbed along with...
Definition
fatty acids
Term
fecal energy accounts for...
Definition
energy found in indigestible material
Term
feed ingredient that produces the least heat
Definition
fat (heat increment: 1.05 kcal/g product)
Term
feed ingredient that produces the most heat
Definition
protein (heat increment: 8.72 kcal/g product)
Term
feed intake vs. endogenous losses
Definition
Lower feed intake has higher endogenous losses
Term
for ruminants, you can supplement up to one third of the amino acid requirements using...
Definition
non protein nitrogen
(NPN)
Term
form of amino acids used in body
Definition
only the L form
Term
forms of N in feed ingredients
Definition
-intact protein
-free AA
-non-protein N
Term
function of Ca
Definition
Regulation of body processes -Ca needed for nerve impulses, blood coagulation, etc.
Term
function of Co
Definition
In rumen need Cobalt to synthesize Vitamin B12
Term
function of Co in ruminants
Definition
they need Cobalt to synthesize Vitamin B12
Term
function of Fe
Definition
needed for hemoglobin
Term
function of Na
Definition
involved in osmotic pressure, intestinal absorption etc.
Term
function of P
Definition
needed for proper functioning of the B vitamins.
Term
function of S
Definition
In rumen need S present to synthesize sulfur containing amino acids
Term
function of S in ruminants
Definition
they need S present to synthesize sulfur containing amino acids
Term
function of Zn
Definition
insulin, reproduction, bone growth
Term
function of vitamin E in the body
Definition
Potent antioxidant for membrane lipids
Term
gross energy can be measured by...
Definition
using a bomb calorimeter
Term
gross energy is traditionally measured by...
Definition
“Bomb Calorimetry”
Term
gross energy values of common nutrients (write this!)
Definition
-glucose: 3728 Kcal/kg
-starch: 4230 Kcal/kg
-cellulose: 4183 Kcal/kg
-casein: 5856 Kcal/kg
-butterfat: 9202 Kcal/kg
-fat (oil): 9321 Kcal/kg
Term
have to continually provide fat soluble or water soluble vitamins?
Definition
water soluble
Term
heat increment
Definition
amount of heat (kcal) released due to digestion and metabolism of the feed ingredient
Term
heat increment for carbohydrate
Definition
3.92
Term
heat increment for fat
Definition
1.05
Term
heat increment for protein
Definition
8.72
Term
heat increments (kcal/g) for protein, carbohydrate, and fat (write this!)
Definition
-Protein = 8.72
-Carbohydrate = 3.92
-Fat = 1.05
Term
how Apparent Ileal amino acid digestibility (IAAD) is measured
Definition
Ileal “digesta” collected at the end of the ileum
-Reflects those amino acids that have bypassed the primary sites of amino acid absorption
--Not metabolically available to the animal as indispensable amino acids
Term
how Ca gets absorbed into the duodenum and jejunum
Definition
both active (ca-binding protein) & passive
Term
how Chemical composition of feed ingredient influences digestibility
Definition
Fibre (NSP) content
Term
how Greater quantity of food eaten affects digestibility
Definition
-Increase in “rate of passage” of digesta
-Reduced time in contact with digestive enzymes and absorptive surfaces of cells
-Reduction in digestibility
Term
how amino acids get absorbed in the small intestine
Definition
Tri & dipeptides actively transported across the small intestine wall.
Term
how chickens are slaughtered for digesta collection
Definition
-cervical dislocation
-Carbon dioxide
-lethal injection
Term
how degree of oxidation is expressed
Definition
the ratio of C + H to O
Term
how digesta is collected from cecectomized roosters
Definition
Collect excreta for 48hr after force-feeding test ingredients.
Term
how energy is measured in a bomb calorimeter
Definition
1. Sample combusted in an O2 Atmosphere 2. Heat released to surrounding water 3. Monitor the increase in water temperature
Term
how energy/nutrient digestibility is measured in the total collection method
Definition
-Animals adapted to test diet
-Measure total gross energy intake
-Measure total fecal output
Term
how evaporation is measured in direct calorimetry
Definition
Measured as difference in water content of air entering and leaving calorimeter
Term
how excessive heating affects protein digestibility
Definition
Maillard reaction products
-binds lysine making it unavailable
Term
how fat soluble vitamins are absorbed
Definition
Absorbed along with fatty acids
Term
how feed processing affects digestibility
Definition
-Fineness of grinding
-Heat treatment
Term
how gross energy in a feedstuff is measured
Definition
by completely burning the feed in an oxygen environment and determining the amount of heat released
Term
how level of intake affects protein digestibility
Definition
% digestibility decreases as intake increases
Term
how many amino acids are found in nature?
Definition
>150
Term
how many amino acids are of significance in nutrition?
Definition
20-22
Term
how microbes can synthesize protein
Definition
they can synthesize N into microbial protein
Term
how nitrogen retention/growth responds to increase in amino acid intake
Definition
increases, then plateaus at requirement
Term
how nutrient composition affects protein digestibility
Definition
presence of NSP's
Term
how plasma amino acids respond to increase in amino acid intake
Definition
plateau, then increase at requirement
Term
how plasma urea/uric acid responds to increase in amino acid intake
Definition
decreases, then plateaus at requirement
Term
how protein is used for maintenance of body tissue
Definition
Replace proteins that are being constantly turned
Term
how protein is used for protein accretion
Definition
Growth of new tissue
Term
how protein is used for protein accretion
Definition
growth of new tissue, such as...
-Muscle (meat)
-Fetal tissue (pregnancy)
Term
how protein is used for protein secretion
Definition
-Milk protein
-Egg protein
Term
how proteins are broken down after being denatured
Definition
Pepsin starts to cleave peptide bonds between
AA in the stomach, result to larger polypeptides
Term
how ration composition influences digestibility
Definition
Negative factors associated with one feedstuff ingredient may reduce digestibility of others in the diet
Term
how synthesis of essential amino acids occurs in ruminants
Definition
Microorganisms in the rumen can manufacture all the essential amino acids.
Term
how synthetic amino acids are used in animal nutrition
Definition
Added in micro-quantities to meet requirements for indispensable amino acids
Term
how to account for the heat increment when measuring ME (write this!)
Definition
Net Energy (NE) = ME –Heat Increment
Term
how to calculate % digestibility (write this!)
Definition
% Digestibility = ((Intake - Output)/Intake) x 100%
Term
how to calculate % digestibility based on digesta (might wanna write this!)
Definition
[image]
Term
how to calculate % digestibility using the indicator method (write this!)
Definition
[image]

or

DE (kcal/kg) = GE (feed; kcal/kg) x % digestibility
Term
how to calculate AMEn (write this!)
Definition
AMEn = Energy in the diet - (Excreta energy + 8.22 x nitrogen retained)
Term
how to calculate crude protein
Definition
CP = N% x 6.25
Term
how to calculate digestible energy (DE) (write this!)
Definition
DE = GE - Fecal Energy
Term
how to calculate digestible energy based on % digestibility (write this!)
Definition
DE (kcal/kg) = GE(feed; kcal/kg) x % Digestibility
Term
how to calculate metabolizable energy (ME) (write this!)
Definition
Metabolizable energy = digestable energy - energy in urine
Term
how to calculate net energy (NE) (write this!)
Definition
Net energy = metabolizable energy - heat
Term
how to calculate total heat production (write this!)
Definition
Total heat production = Heat increment (HI) + Heat produced to maintain body temperature
Term
how urine and feces are in the bird
Definition
voided together
Term
how vitamin C is produced in most farm animals
Definition
synthesized from glucose in most of farm animals
Term
if a feedstuff, energy comes from...
Definition
-carbs, such as glucose
-proteins, i.e., amino acids
-fats
Term
importance of energy in the diet
Definition
Energy used as the cornerstone for all other nutrients in the diet
Term
importance of proteins to life
Definition
All cells synthesize proteins for part or all of their life cycle!

No protein no LIFE
Term
indicator method of measuring metabolizeable energy uses...
Definition
indigestible marker
Term
indirect calorimetry
Definition
Estimate Heat Production using the “Brower Equation”
Term
ingredients for which net energy is lower than ME
Definition
high protein ingredients
Term
ingredients for which there's less difference between net energy and ME
Definition
-High fat ingredients
-High starch ingredients
Term
is all gross energy available to the animal?
Definition
no
Term
is excess AA used for muscle accretion?
Definition
no

it's catabolized for energy and such
Term
issues with DDGS
Definition
-digestibility
-mycotoxins
-nutrient composition?
Term
issues with synthetic amino acids
Definition
-Price
-Digestibility/Availability
Term
lots of microbial activity in this part of the digestive system
Definition
ceca
Term
lysine content vs. CP content
Definition
if you increase lysine, you also increase CP
Term
macrominerals
Definition
Present in the body at levels > 100 ppm & usually expressed as a % of the ration
Term
main energy system used in poultry
Definition
the ME system
Term
metabolic pathway that involves choline (draw this!)
Definition
[image]
Term
metabolizable energy (ME)
Definition
ME = DE - urinary energy
Term
methionine hydroxy analogue
Definition
same as methionine, but w/o amino groups
Term
method for ME that is controversial
Definition
TME
Term
microbial protein
Definition
the end product of rumen fermentation of
dietary protein and NPN
Term
minerals
Definition
inorganic elements
Term
minerals are divided into macro and micro based on...
Definition
relative amounts required by the animal
Term
mycotoxin issues with DDGS
Definition
Concentration of all non-fermentable components
Term
net energy (NE)
Definition
NE = ME - heat
Term
net energy for maintenance (NEm)
Definition
NEm = NE - NEp
Term
net energy for maintenance (NEm) is used for...
Definition
-Thermoregulation
-Transport
-Etc...
Term
net energy for production (NEp)
Definition
NEp = NE - NEm
Term
net energy for production (NEp) is used for...
Definition
Lactation
Gestation
Growth of muscle, bone, fat
Egg production
Term
net energy used for...
Definition
production and maintenance
Term
nutrient composition issues with DDGS
Definition
-How stable is it?
-What factors influence the composition?
Term
organ that synthesizes FA
Definition
liver
Term
part of an animal with highest concentration of proteins
Definition
muscles
Term
part of small intestine where Ca gets absorbed
Definition
duodenum & jejunum
Term
partition of net energy (write this!)
Definition
NE = NEp+ NEm NEp= Net energy available for production NEm= Net energy needed for maintenance of cellular integrity and processes
Term
partitioning of energy (draw this!)
Definition
[image]
Term
preferred SI unit for heat energy
Definition
joule
Term
primary source of dietary protein in the feed industry
Definition
intact plant protein
Term
pros and cons of indirect calorimetry
Definition
accurate, but expensive
Term
protein intake vs. endogenous ileal protein
Definition
With low protein intakes, a greater proportion of the ileal protein is endogenous
Term
protein is needed for...
Definition
-Maintenance of body tissues
-Protein accretion
-Protein secretion
Term
protein requirement
Definition
At a given level of energy intake, the amount of protein needed to meet the demands for...
-Maintenance of body tissues
-Protein accretion
-Protein secretion
Term
protein that produces mucous to lubricate intestines
Definition
mucoproteins
Term
protein that's a major component of skin and acts as connective tissue
Definition
collagen
Term
proteolytic enzymes produced by the intestinal cells
Definition
dipeptidases
Term
proteolytic enzymes produced by the pancreas to digest proteins
Definition
-trypsin
-chymotrypsin
-carboxypeptidase
Term
proteolytic enzymes produced by the stomach
Definition
pepsin
Term
quality of protein/amino acids in DDGS
Definition
highly variable
Term
radiation
Definition
without contact
Term
ratio of Ca to P in the bones
Definition
Ca occurs in a ratio of 2:1 with P in
bones
Term
relationship between heat increment, heat produced, and net energy available to the animal
Definition
the higher the heat increment, the more heat produced and the less net energy available to the animal
Term
sequence of protein digestion and absorption in ruminants (might wanna draw this!)
Definition
[image]
Term
sequence pf protein digestion and absorption in non-ruminants (might wanna write this!)
Definition
[image]
Term
shortfalls of DE
Definition
-Fails to account for the feed-dependent energy losses in urine and gases
-Fails to register the differences in the heats of digestion of various feedstuffs
-Takes no account of the important distinctions between the efficiencies of utilization of digested sugars, AA and VFA as energy generators
Term
so,e reasons why the TME method is controversial
Definition
Short feeding intervals
-48 hours vs. 5 days
Requires force-feeding of roosters
-Welfare concerns
While values exist for many feeds, the method is losing favor
Term
some B vitamins
Definition
-Thiamine
-niacin
-biotin
-folate
-riboflavin
-pantothenic acid
-pyridoxine
-cobalamin
Term
some amino acids that can be introduced into an animal's diet by way of synthetic amino acids
Definition
-Lysine
-Methionine
-Threonine
-etc...
Term
some animal protein sources
Definition
-milk proteins
-meat meal, meat & bone meal
-blood meal, spray-dried plasma
-fish meal
Term
some animals that can absorb intact proteins
Definition
newborn mammals
Term
some approaches to determining amino acid requirement
Definition
-Nitrogen Balance
-Plasma Urea/uric acid
-Plasma Amino Acids
-Growth
Term
some body processes Ca is needed for
Definition
-nerve impulses
-blood coagulation
-etc.
Term
some details about DDGS (Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles)
Definition
-Co-product of the ethanol production process
-$150-160/tonne
Term
some elements found in proteins
Definition
CHONS
Term
some energy that is absorbed but not available to the animal
Definition
-Energy associated with gaseous losses
-Urinary energy
Term
some enzymes secreted in the digestive tract
Definition
-Saliva (amylase)
-Gastric secretions (pepsin)
-Pancreatic secretions (trypsin, chymotrypsin)
Term
some essential (indispensable) amino acids
Definition
-Arginine
-Histidine
-Isoleucine
-Leucine
-Lysine
-Methionine
-Phenylananine
-Threonine
-Tryptophan
-Valine
Term
some examples of endogenous amino acids (Proteins secreted along the digestive tract)
Definition
-enzymes
-intestinal cell "debris"
-immunoglobulins
Term
some examples of intestinal cell "debris"
Definition
dead cells
Term
some examples of oil seed meals
Definition
-Soybean
-Canola
-Flax
-hemp
-peanut
-sunflower
-safflower
-cottonseed
Term
some examples of pulse crops
Definition
-peas
-beans
Term
some factors influencing digestibility
Definition
-Chemical composition of feed ingredient
-Ration composition
-Feed processing
-Level of intake
Term
some factors that influence protein digestibility (write this!)
Definition
-level of intake
-nutrient composition
-excessive heating
-presence of antinutritive factors
Term
some fat soluble vitamins
Definition
KADE
Term
some forms of vitamin A
Definition
-Retinol
-retinoic acid
Term
some forms of vitamin D
Definition
Cholecalciferol (D3)
Term
some forms of vitamin K
Definition
-Phylloquinone
-menadione
-etc.
Term
some functions of Zn in the body
Definition
-insulin
-reproduction
-bone growth
-important cofactor for certain enzymes
Term
some functions of minerals in the body
Definition
-structural role
-Regulation of body processes
Term
some functions of proteins
Definition
-osmotic balance
-biological buffers (acid-base balance)
-structural elements
-lubrication
-immune system
-hormones
-enzymes
-carriers
-receptors
Term
some functions of vitamin A
Definition
-Vision
-regulation of gene expression
-stimulates bone cells
-interacts with immune cells
Term
some gaseous losses of energy that can occur
Definition
methane
Term
some index compounds that can be used in the indicator method
Definition
1. Chromic oxide
2. Acid insoluble ash
3. Dysprosium
4. Rare earth metals
5. Titanium dioxide
Term
some info about chromic oxide as a marker int he indicator method
Definition
-Good pellet contains higher fat
-Chromic oxide can’t be absorbed, so exact amount shows up in poop
Term
some insensible heat losses in direct calorimetry
Definition
evaporation
Term
some issues of digestibility/availability with synthetic amino acids
Definition
-Form (parent vs. analogue)
-Racemic mixtures
--D vs. L form
Term
some macrominerals
Definition
-Mg
-Ca
-P
-Na
-Cl
-K
-S
Term
some markers that can be used in the indicator method
Definition
-Chromic oxide
-Titanium oxide
-Acid insoluble ash
Term
some methods for digesta collection used for swine
Definition
ileal cannulation
Term
some methods of digesta collection used for poultry
Definition
-slaughter
-cecectomized roosters
Term
some microminerals
Definition
-Mn
-Fe
-Cu
-Zn
-Mo
-Se
-F
Term
some molecules that can be used for energy
Definition
-CHO
-Protein
-Fat
Term
some new tissue that is generated by protein accreation
Definition
-Muscle (meat)
-Fetal tissue (pregnancy)
Term
some non-essential (dispensable) amino acids
Definition
-Alanine
-Aspargine
-Aspartic acid
-Cystine
-Glutamic acid
-Glutamine
-Glycine
-Proline
-Serine
-Tyrosine
Term
some non-protein nitrogen-containing compounds that are synthesized using amino acids
Definition
-urea
-uric acid
-creatine
-creatinine
Term
some nutrients that can be isolated using lab equipment
Definition
-proteins
-lipids
-minerals
-vitamins
Term
some options for fat sources
Definition
-tallow
-poultry fat
-lard
-restaurant grease
Term
some options for oil sources
Definition
-Vegetable or plant oil sources
-Marine oils
-Palm oil and coconut oil
-Animal-Vegetable Blends
Term
some parts of the body where proteins function as structural elements
Definition
-muscle
-bone
-skin
Term
some primary protein concentrates
Definition
-Oil seed meals
-Pulse crops
-animal proteins
Term
some protein-containing substances in body fluid
Definition
-plasma
-hemoglobin
-etc.
Term
some sensible heat losses in direct calorimetry
Definition
-Radiation
-Conduction
-Convection
Term
some sources of milk proteins
Definition
-Skim milk powder
-casein
-whey proteins
Term
some sources of protein often used in the feed industry
Definition
-Cereal grain proteins
-Supplemental protein concentrates
Term
some substitution techniques we can use for the AMEn method
Definition
-Standard test diet -Blend of test diet + ingredient of consideration -Determine AMEn (or DE) by difference methods -Best to use highest substitution rates as possible
Term
some things about dissecting a chicken for digesta analysis
Definition
-Simple procedure
-Costly; many animals to get enough digesta
-High animal-animal variation
-Shifting of digesta within the GIT
Term
some things net energy is used for production
Definition
-Lactation
-Gestation
-Growth of muscle, bone, fat
-Egg production
Term
some things that are analyzed for when digesta is analyzed
Definition
-DM
-Amino acids
-Chromic oxide
Term
some types of synthetic lysine that can be added to an animal's diet
Definition
-L-lysine hydrochloride
Term
some types of synthetic methionine that can be added to an animal's diet
Definition
-DL-methionine
-L-methionine
-Methionine hydroxy analogue
Term
some types of vitamin D
Definition
Cholecalciferol(D3)
Term
some types of vitamin E
Definition
-Tocopherols
-tocotrienols
-etc.
Term
some units of heat energy
Definition
-calories
-joules
Term
some vitamins that have antioxidant properties
Definition
ACE

A somewhat
Term
some water soluble vitamins
Definition
-B vitamins
-choline
-citamin C
Term
some water soluble vitamins
Definition
BC choline
Term
some ways absorbed amino acids are used for energy
Definition
-Amino acid catabolism -ATP + CO2
Term
some ways absorbed amino acids are used for protein synthesis
Definition
-Replacement of body protein stores
-Maintenance
-Synthesis of new tissues
Term
some ways digesta samples are prepared for analysis
Definition
-pooled
-freeze-dried
-ground
Term
some ways energy is used for growth or net deposition of new tissue
Definition
-Muscle
-fat
-bone
-hair
-etc...
Term
some ways energy is used for maintenance of body tissues and function
Definition
-Protein synthesis and degradation
-Urea synthesis
-Maintain body temperature
-Ion exchange
-Transporters
-Muscular activity
Term
some ways energy is used for production
Definition
-Growth or net deposition of new tissue
-Gestation and lactation
-Egg production
Term
some ways gross energy is lost in feces
Definition
-Non-digested feedstuffs
-Non-starch polysaccharides
-Proteins & starches bound to non-starch polysaccharides and lignin
Term
some ways proteins function as biological buffers (acid-base balance)
Definition
-Proteins can accept and donate hydrogen ions
i.e.: plasma proteins and hemoglobin
-Help maintain blood and cell pH
Term
some ways proteins function as carriers
Definition
-Hemoglobin
-Transporters, such as glucose transporters
Term
some ways proteins function as enzymes
Definition
-Pancreatic lipase
-Lactase
Term
some ways proteins function as hormones
Definition
-Insulin
-glucagon
-growth hormone
Term
some ways proteins function as receptors
Definition
-Recognition of hormones
-Relay messages
Term
some ways proteins function as structural elements
Definition
-Contractile proteins of muscle (actin and myosin)
-Connective tissue (collagen)
Term
some ways proteins function in lubrication
Definition
-Mucoproteins (mucous) (intestinal lining produces mucous)
-Lubricates and protects gastric lining, joints
Term
some ways proteins function in osmotic balance
Definition
-Plasma proteins exert osmotic pressure
-Draws water out of interstitial spaces and
cells
Term
some ways proteins function in the immune system
Definition
-Immunoglobulins produced by lymphocytes
-Synthesized in response to antigens produced
by foreign cells
Term
some ways to measure heat production
Definition
-Direct Calorimetry
-Indirect Calorimetry
Term
some “endogenous” contributions to nutrient secretions
Definition
-intestinal cells
-bile
-pancreatic juice
-etc…
Term
something P is needed for
Definition
proper functioning of the B vitamins
Term
something that Na helps with in the blood
Definition
helps maintain blood viscosity
Term
something that may affect results when colecting digestia from poultry
Definition
shifting of digestia within the GIT
Term
something to watch out for when using the indicator method
Definition
Watch out for recycling due to coprophagy
Term
sources of amino acids in feces
Definition
-residual dietary amino acids
-microbially-derived amino acids
-endogenous amino acids
Term
spared by means...
Definition
replaced by
Term
specific role of vitamin A
Definition
-vision
-Health of epithelial cells
-Immunity
-regulation of gene expression
Term
specific role of vitamin D
Definition
Aid calcium absorption
Term
specific role of vitamin D3
Definition
Regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism
Term
specific role of vitamin E
Definition
-Antioxidant
-Aids Se
Term
specific role of vitamin K
Definition
-Facilitate calcium binding to proteins
-important in blood clotting
Term
symptom of Ca deficiency
Definition
Rickets
Term
symptom of Fe deficiency
Definition
Anemia
Term
symptom of I deficiency
Definition
goiter (thyroid swells)
Term
symptom of P deficiency
Definition
Rickets
Term
symptoms of biotin deficiency
Definition
Footpad dermatitis
Term
symptoms of niacin deficiency
Definition
-Pellagra
-poor feathering
-large hock joint
Term
symptoms of riboflavin deficiency
Definition
Curled toe paralysis
Term
symptoms of thiamin deficiency
Definition
Beri beri-polyneutritis
Term
symptoms of vitamin A deficiency
Definition
-Night-blindness
-Infection
-Weak offspring
-fatty liver
Term
symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
Definition
-Bone disorders
-Rickets, osteoporosis
Term
symptoms of vitamin E deficiency
Definition
-Encephalomalacia (a neurological disorder)
-White muscle disease
-“Stiff lamb disease”
Term
symptoms of vitamin K deficiency
Definition
Slow blood clotting
Term
synthetic amino acids
Definition
Pure sources of crystalline amino acids
Term
taurine
Definition
a high sulfur AA non-protein
Term
technique used for Apparent Ileal amino acid digestibility (IAAD)
Definition
indicator technique
Term
the 2 classes of vitamins
Definition
-Fat soluble
-Water-soluble
Term
the Ca-binding protein that helps in active transport of Ca in the duodenum and jejunum
Definition
EDTA
Term
the amount of macrominerals in the body
Definition
> 100 ppm & usually expressed as a % of the ration
Term
the amount of markers in the indicator method
Definition
Usually incorporated in the diet at 0.1 to 0.5%
Term
the amount of microminerals in the body
Definition
Usually present in the body at levels < 100 ppm & typically expressed as ppm in the diet
Term
the building blocks of proteins
Definition
amino acids
Term
the classifications of amino acids
Definition
-Essential or indispensable
-Nonessential or dispensable
Term
the contractile proteins of muscle
Definition
actin and myosin
Term
the difference between AME and TME
Definition
AME makes no attempt to correct for “endogenous” contributions to nutrient secretions, such as intestinal cells, bile, pancreatic juice, etc…
TME accounts for endogenous losses
Term
the dominant energy system for poultry
Definition
AMEn
Term
the end product of rumen fermentation of
dietary protein and NPN
Definition
microbial protein
Term
the enzymes involved in transamination
Definition
Aminotransferase/Transaminase
Term
the groups minerals are divided into
Definition
-macrominerals
-microminerals (aka trace elements)
Term
the main molecule used for energy
Definition
ATP
Term
the major Ca and P storage in the body
Definition
bones
Term
the major concern for measuring fecal amino acid digestibility
Definition
Fecal amino acids represent a combination of
-residual dietary amino acids
-microbially-derived amino acids
-endogenous amino acids
Term
the major dietary sources of energy
Definition
-Cereals and cereal by-products
-Fats and oils
-Other sources
Term
the major protein source in the small intestine of ruminants
Definition
microbes that can synthesize N into microbial protein
Term
the most expensive feed ingredient
Definition
protein
Term
the part of the digestive system samples of digestia are collected from to account for protein digestibility
Definition
ileum
Term
the parts of an amino acid
Definition
-Amino, carboxyl groups & H-present in all
-Distinct R group, exception glycine (H)
Term
the system of energy measurement for swine in Europe is based on...
Definition
NE
Term
the system of energy measurement for swine in N. America is based on...
Definition
ME values of dietary ingredients

However, ME largely calculated from DE (DE x 0.96)
Term
the theory behind the indicator method
Definition
-While nutrient (energy) is absorbed, the marker remains in the digestive tract
-Enrichment of the marker occurs as nutrients are absorbed
Term
the type of protein found in meat and bone meal
Definition
muscle protein
Term
the “Brower Equation” (might wanna write this!)
Definition
HP = 16.18VO2+ 5.16 VC02–5.90N –2.42 CH4 HP = Heat production (kJ) VO2= oxygen consumption (litres) VCO2= carbon dioxide production (litres) N = urinary nitrogen excretion (g) CH4= methane production (litres)
Term
things that can be analyzed for nutrient content
Definition
-feedstuffs
-animal tissues
-other items
Term
thyroxine
Definition
helps maintain metabolism; important for thyroid
Term
to measure NE, we need to...
Definition
measure heat production associated with “Heat Increment”
Term
to recognize the deficiencies of grain as a source of protein, you need to...
Definition
Identify the limiting amino acids for protein synthesis
Term
total ME
Definition
-accounts for endogenous losses
-said to be a more accurate reflection of ME value of a feed ingredient
Term
total collection method has a tendency to...
Definition
-Overestimate Feed Intake
-Underestimate Fecal Output due to feed still being in gut
Term
two things that can happen to dietary methionine
Definition
-be converted to cystine
-used to meet methionine frequirements
Term
types of amino acids
Definition
-non-polar (hydrophobic)
-polar, uncharged (hydrophilic)
-charged
Term
values of digestible energy are determined by...
Definition
-digestibility studies
-prediction equations
Term
vitamin C aka...
Definition
ascorbic acid
Term
vitamin C is synthesized from ______ in most of farm animals
Definition
glucose
Term
vitamin E is a potent antioxidant for...
Definition
membrane lipids
Term
vitamins
Definition
Essential organic compounds that are not a source of energy or usable for protein
Term
vitamins are classified based on...
Definition
solubility properties (fat-soluble and water-soluble)
Term
vitamins are required for...
Definition
normal body metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
Term
waste products that result in energy loss by way of urinary energy
Definition
-Urea
-Creatinine
Term
what Cl is used for
Definition
helps with pH of body fluids and stomach secretions
Term
what Fe is needed for
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
what I is needed for
Definition
thyroxine
Term
what can happen to endogenous proteins/amino acids?
Definition
they can be digested or reabsorbed
Term
what cooking soybean meal does to the trypsin inhibitor
Definition
-denatured at high temperatures
-roasting of soybean meal removes trypsin inhibitors
Term
what differentiates amino acids from each other?
Definition
the side chains

different amino acids have different side chains
Term
what does a chicken store in its fat cells?
Definition
lipid droplets
Term
what does the energy do after it's liberated from ATP?
Definition
-drives chemical reactions
-produces heat
Term
what happens to GE protein that is not utilized?
Definition
lost as urinary N
Term
what happens to excess amino acids?
Definition
Amino acids present above the requirement for protein synthesis are catabolized
Term
what happens to proteins in the stomach?
Definition
they get denatured in the stomach by acidic
environment (HCl)
Term
what happens to the amount of growth performance if a broiler diet contains all the amino acids in the required amounts except lysine?
Definition
lower growth and performance
Term
what happens to the amount of muscle growth if a broiler diet contains all the amino acids in the required amounts except lysine?
Definition
lower muscle growth
Term
what happens to the amount of plasma amino acids if a broiler diet contains all the amino acids in the required amounts except lysine?
Definition
lower plasma amino acids
Term
what happens to the amount of plasma uric acid if a broiler diet contains all the amino acids in the required amounts except lysine?
Definition
higher plasma uric acid
Term
what happens to the amount of urinary nitrogen excretion if a broiler diet contains all the amino acids in the required amounts except lysine?
Definition
higher urinary nitrogen excretion
Term
what happens to the immunoglobulin in colostrum?
Definition
goes to baby
Term
what happens when you have all the amino acids present in the required amounts?
Definition
you get the maximal rate of protein synthesis
Term
what hyappens to micfrobial protein in ruminants after it is syntnhesized by microbes?
Definition
it moves down to the small intestine and is digested as in the monogastric
Term
what is the remedy for a broiler diet that has all the amino acids in required amounts except for lysine?
Definition
supplementation with synthetic lysine
Term
what permits the total collection of urine and feces?
Definition
metabolism crates
Term
what the pancreatic enzymes trypsin, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidase do to digest proteins
Definition
Act to reduce large AA polymers to tri & dipeptides
Term
what to do with the lysine and methionine levels as the animals grow
Definition
reduce the levels of methionine and lysine
Term
what too much fat does to poultry
Definition
reduces feed efficiency
Term
what vitamins are needed for
Definition
Required for normal body metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Term
what you want to do with AA and CP when formulating a diet
Definition
match AA to CP
Term
what's more accurate? total ME or apparent ME?
Definition
total ME
Term
what's number 1?
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Definition
trypsinogen
Term
what's number 2?
[image]
Definition
chymotrypsinogen

procarboxypeptidase
Term
what's number 3?
[image]
Definition
enterokinase
Term
what's number 4?
[image]
Definition
trypsin
Term
what's number 5?
[image]
Definition
chymotrypsin

carboxypeptidase
Term
when determining AA requirements, N balance is very similar to...
Definition
growth
Term
when does active transport of Ca take over?
Definition
at lower levels
Term
when energy is produced
Definition
when organic molecules are oxidized
Term
when glutamine is essential
Definition
essential during gut illness, normal metabolism of the pancreas & liver
Term
when nonessential amino acids become essential
Definition
if you reduce the CP
Term
when proline is essential
Definition
essential for laying hens
Term
when there is little advantage to using digestible amino acid values for feed formulation.
Definition
If diets are composed of highly digestible ingredients (Corn and SBM), there is little advantage to using digestible amino acid values for feed formulation.
Term
when you have a negative N balance,...
Definition
N input (Feed N) ˂ N output (Excreta N); AMEn will be greater than AME
Term
when you have a positive N balance,...
Definition
N input (Feed N) ˃ N output (Excreta N); AMEn will be less than AME
Term
when you want to give an animal high level of protein
Definition
early on
Term
where heat is produced in the animal
Definition
regions with the most active metabolism such as the gut and the liver
Term
where most of the Ca and P are found in the body
Definition
99 % of body
Ca and 80 % of body P are found in skeleton &
teeth
Term
where the energy is stored in ATP
Definition
phosphate bond
Term
which type of Ca absorption happens more often in the duodenum and jejunum? active or passive?
Definition
passive
Term
which type of animal changes fatty acid composition? ruminants or non-ruminants?
Definition
ruminants
Term
which type of animal doesn't change fatty acid composition? ruminants or non-ruminants?
Definition
non-ruminants
Term
why AA balance is important
Definition
because imbalance reduces performance
Term
why AME can be undervalued compared to TME when feed intake is very low
Definition
because lower feed intake has higher endogenous losses
Term
why AME varies with feed intake
Definition
because of endogenous losses
Term
why TME is independent of feed intake
Definition
because it accounts for endogenous losses
Term
why carbohydrates have about the same GE
Definition
because they have similar ratios of C + H to O
Term
why cereal grains are often used as a source of dietary protein in the feed industry
Definition
because of the use of grains to supply dietary energy
Term
why chickens need more arginine than mammals
Definition
because of uric acid synthesis
Term
why chromic oxide is a good marker for the indicator method
Definition
Chromic oxide can’t be absorbed, so exact amount shows up in poop
Term
why crude protein is called crude
Definition
because there's N in other molecules
Term
why do ruminants generally not require water soluble vitamins?
Definition
because microbes produce them
Term
why do we need methionine and total sulfur amino acid requirement for animal, but not cysteine requirement, when we make diet formulations?
Definition
Because methionine can be converted to cysteine, but not vice-versa. They both contain S.
Term
why do we need to remove the ceca from the roosters in order to collect their digestia?
Definition
-microbial fermentation and such
-microbial digestion of AA
Term
why do we normally provide Ca and available P at a ratio of 2:1 in the broiler diets?
Definition
because Ca occurs in a ratio of 2:1 with P in bones
Term
why higher protein diets have lower net energy
Definition
because protein produces most heat
Term
why is apparent ileal acid digestibility called "apparent"?
Definition
because it doesn't account for endogenous losses
Term
why is the digestia collected from a pig's ileum green?
Definition
because of chromium oxide
Term
why it's important for newborn mammals to be able to absorb intact proteins
Definition
Important for utilization of antibodies in colostrum.
Term
why laying hens need more fat in abdomen than broilers do
Definition
some abdominal fat needed for egg production, considering that the yolk uses fat from liver
Term
why lysine is sensitive to Maillard reaction during heating
Definition
because of a higher number of free amino groups
Term
why mammals don't need much argenine in their diet
Definition
because of the urea cycle
Term
why newborn mammals can absorb intact proteins
Definition
because their small intestine is permeable to proteins, e.g. immunoglobulins
Term
why not all gross energy in a feedstuff is available to the animal
Definition
because there's considerable gross energy lost in the feces
Term
why proteins have higher GE content than CHO
Definition
because they contain additional oxidizable elements (N, S)
Term
why ruminants don't need very much dietary vitamins
Definition
because microbes make vitamins
Term
why samples of digestia collected from ileum are used to account for factors influencing protein digestibility
Definition
because feces are not effective for this due to ceca
Term
why the amount of protein retained varies according to the nature of the diet and the age of the bird
Definition
because a bird that is retaining nitrogen (growing chick) will excrete less nitrogen (N) vs. one that isn’t (laying hen)
Term
why triglycerides have higher GE than carbohydrates
Definition
because triglycerides have relatively less oxygen
Term
why we must have a method of measuring feed energy
Definition
because animals eat for energy
Term
why you have to continually provide water soluble vitamins
Definition
because they're not stored
Term
why you might need a large sample size when collecting digestia from poultry
Definition
because of high variation between animals
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