NRC nomenclature and general characteristics of common feed stuffs (roughage, protein, energy, feed additives, non-conventional feed stuffs). Feed evaluation: chemical composition, digestibility, voluntary feed intake, energy value, protein value of feeds. Feeding standards-nutrient requirements of farm animals. Ration formulation. Types of feeding and management practices. Conservation and storage of feed stuffs and feed processing technology
course objectivesUpon completion of this course, students will be able to:
•Analyze chemical composition of common feed stuffs
• Formulate rations for various classes of livestock
• Determine nutrient requirements for various classes of livestock
• Analyze feeding programs for common livestock species
• Evaluate feeding options relative to feeding values- Teacher: Yilkal Tadele