ANIMAL FEEDS AND FEEDING
CONTENT- Meaning of Ration
- Types of Ration
- Meaning, Causes and Symptoms of Malnutrition
- Factors that Affect Feed Requirements of Farm Animals
- Reasons for Feeding Farm Animals
- Equipment Used for Feeding Farm Animals
Meaning of Ration
Ration is the quantity or amount of feed given to farm animals daily or over a period of 24 hours. The type of ration given to a particular farm animal is largely dependent on the purpose of production. A balanced ration is a ration containing all the nutrients in the right proportion for growth and development.Types of Ration
- Maintenance ration
- Production ration
1. Maintenance Ration
This is the amount of feed given to an animal to prevent an increase or decrease in the life weight of the animal. It is given to maintain a particular weight, shape and size.You are viewing an excerpt of this lesson. Subscribing to the subject will give you access to the following:
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