Theory question 105
Animal Nutrition(a) Explain each of the following terms as used in animal nutrition (i) ration; (ii) balanced diet; (iii) maintenance ration; (iv) production ration; (v) malnutrition. (b) Give two uses of each of the following animal products: (i) honey; (ii) wool; (c) horn; (d) milk; (e) egg.
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(a)(i) Ration: the total amount of feed given to an animal in 24 hours
(ii) Balanced diet: feed that contains all the nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water) in the right proportions for the animal's needs
(iii) Maintenance ration: the feed needed just to keep the animal alive and its body functions going, without gain in weight or production
(iv) Production ration: feed given in addition to the maintenance ration for growth, pregnancy, milk, eggs, meat or wool production
(v) Malnutrition: poor health caused by a diet lacking one or more nutrients, or containing them in the wrong amounts
(b) Honey: food/sweetener; medicine; making wine and cosmetics. Wool: making clothes/blankets; carpets and rugs. Horn: making buttons, combs and ornaments; horn meal for feed/fertilizer; musical instruments. Milk: food/drink; making cheese, butter, yoghurt. Egg: food rich in protein; used in baking and confectionery; hatching of chicks; vaccine production
Give a clear one-line definition for each term, then two uses per product.