NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of feed has more than 18% crude fiber?
A
Concentrate
B
Roughage
C
Supplement
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oats has highest crude fibre of 12-16% with 7-15% of crude protein. Methionine, histidine and tryptophan are deficient in oats but abundant in glutamic acid. Cattle and sheep are fed with crushed or bruised oats whereas pigs and poultry are fed with ground oats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Roughages include pasture forages, hays, silages, and byproduct feeds that contain a high percentage of fiber. Concentrates are the energy-rich grains and molasses, the protein-and energy-rich supplements and byproduct feeds, vitamin supplements, and mineral supplements.

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