BAS Terms 5

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Nutrition

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the process in which an organism obtains energy from food to sustain its life

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Carbohydrates

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nutrients that give animals readily available energy

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Lipids (fats)

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nutrients that provide long-term storage of energy

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Protein

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the nutrient responsible for building and repairing cells in an animal's body

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Vitamins

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a group of organic compounds that are essential for life

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Minerals

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inorganic compounds that are required by animals to sustain their life functions

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Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN)

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the sum of the digestible fiber, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates in a feed

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Concentrates

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feeds that are high in energy and TDN and low in fiber

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Roughages

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feed that is low in energy and TDN and high in fiber content

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Ration

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the amount of feed an animal consumes in a day