Match 001 - Livestock Nutrition

Language: English
Subject: Natural science > Animals
Age: 16 - 17

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Join the following groups of food to its correct description

which can be found in feed grains, serve as a major energy source for animals.
They make up almost 75% of an animal’s ration; excess of this produces fat in an animal.

PROTEIN

Excellent sources of energy and are essential to the survival of animals. It is the sole source of essential fatty acids (those that cannot be made by the body) for animals. It can also provide fat-soluble vitamins.

FAT

The most important nutrient. Adequate supply is crucial for high levels of production and absolutely paramount when animals are stressed.

CARBOHYDRATE

• Organic compounds made up of amino acids
• Contain: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Some may contain sulphur, phosphorus, and iron.
• Supply materials to build body tissue (ligaments, hair, hooves, skin, organs, and muscle are partially formed by protein).

WATER