Nutrition & Animal Production (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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What nutrient do young calves need in high amounts?
What nutrient do young calves need in high amounts?
Protein
Flushing in sheep farming
Flushing in sheep farming
Extra energy to ewes before mating to improve ovulation rates
Disease prevented by energy in late pregnancy (ewes)
Disease prevented by energy in late pregnancy (ewes)
Twin-lamb disease (pregnancy toxaemia)
What do weaned piglets require in their diet?
What do weaned piglets require in their diet?
Easily digestible proteins and energy sources
Primary energy source for animals
Primary energy source for animals
Carbohydrates
Function of protein in animals
Function of protein in animals
Building blocks for tissues, growth, repair & production
Energy comparison: fats vs carbohydrates
Energy comparison: fats vs carbohydrates
Fats provide more than twice the energy per gram
Function of Vitamin D
Function of Vitamin D
Works with calcium/phosphorus to build strong bones & prevent rickets
Water's functions in animals
Water's functions in animals
Digestion, nutrient transport, waste removal, temp. control
Growth rate: extensive vs intensive systems
Growth rate: extensive vs intensive systems
Extensive = slower growth; Intensive = rapid weight gain