Livestock Rations Michigan State University家畜口粮密歇根州立大学.pptVIP

Livestock Rations A balanced ration is: A ration is the feed allowed in a 24 hour period, whether it is fed at once or at different periods in a day Contains more than one feed to ensure nutritional requirements are met Furnishes the required nutrients in a proportion so the animal is nourished for the 24 hour period Feeding Swine: Identify animals to be fed by age, weight, function, and specific conditions under which they are fed Select nutrient requirements and allowances Make ration palatable, safe, economical, and nutritionally balanced Determine fixed amount of vitamins and minerals t