ANSC 3120 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hemicellulose, Antinutrient, Monogastric
21 Oct 2016
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Science of food, nutrients, substances, their actions, interactions and balance in relation to health and disease and the processes by which the. ~feed accounts for 60-80% of cost in live stock production want to lower cost of production to make money. Exception = companion animal nutrition ~ longevity & disease prevention important here. Humans = focus on longevity and disease prevention. Animal = focus on ensuring productivity and minimizing costs. ~ digestion is about absorbing nutrients but this is about animal production and growth. Both focus on meeting nutrient requirements for growth and development. Humans = greater focus on nutrition of the fetus and newborns. Both focus on importance of maintenance nutrition for the adult but for different reasons. Aspects of defining the role of animal nutrition. Meat, milk, eggs, fiber, work ~ maximizing protein production. Exception w. humans = pregnancy and athletes (elite and weekend) ~ need adequate space for everyone to get a chance to eat.
