Author:
Charlotte Heim
Subject:
Agriculture
Material Type:
Module
Level:
High School
Tags:
  • Animal Science
  • Balancing a Ration
  • Cattle
  • Goats
  • Pearson Square
  • Proximate Analysis
  • Ruminant Nutrient Requirements
  • Sheep
  • Wet Chemistry
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution
    Language:
    English

    Animal Science/ Understanding Feed Tests and Balancing Rations

    Overview

    3 modules describing on a very elementary level how to read a feed test, how to understand what animals need in their diet for nutrients, and how to balance a simple cattle ration using hay and silage.

    Modules 1-3

    Module 1 explains how to read a feed test.  Module 2 explains nutrient requirements of different animals.  Module 3 explains how to balance a simple cattle ration.