NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Concentrate
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Roughage
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Supplement
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Feeds that are high in energy and low in fiber (under 18% ), and that generally contain less than 20% protein.
Detailed explanation-2: -The National Research Council classifies a roughage as a feedstuff with a minimum crude fiber content of 18% and a maximum content of total digestible nutrients (TDN) of 70%. Roughages provide a range of nutrients to animals.
Detailed explanation-3: -Roughages are bulky feeds containing relatively less digestible material i.e., crude fibre more than 18% and low (about 60%) in TDN on air dry basis. Most of roughages have a high content of cell wall material.
Detailed explanation-4: -Concentrates: Concentrates refer to animal feeds that are rich in energy and/or protein but low in fiber, such as corn, soybean meal, oats, wheat, molasses, etc.