ANFS251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 31: Coccidiostat, Cystine, Folic Acid
22 May 2019
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Poultry are monogastric omnivore (wtf they eat meat) Poultry rations account for 54% of the feed is annually mixed in the us. Considerable interest in effectively formulating poultry feeds. Interactions of genetics, physiology, disease, and environmental conditions influence animal nutrition. Company may own everything from the genetics of the birds to the restaurants serving finishing products. Majority of poultry, broilers, laying hens, and turkeys are raised in confinement. Transform non-edible materials into an edible product. Meet the physiological needs of the bird. Nutrient requirements for the specific type of bird. In any ration formulation program, understanding of fda rules/regs regarding use of medication in poultry feed is necessary. Chicks fed on free-choice basis from hatching to 6-8 weeks. Ex: chick starter, medicated (18% cp) = not commercial broiler feed - this type of feeding would be used in backyard breeding commercial bitches make their own feed. As protein content decreases, the energy content either remains constant or increases slightly.
