An animal having a single or simple stomach system. A substance produced by fungi and toxic to animals, eg., vomitoxin, zearalenone and aflatoxin. Animals with simple stomachs able to digest roughages and other fibrous feeds because of the microbial population in their hindgut. The appeal and acceptability of feedstuffs. Affected by the taste, odour, texture and temperature of the feed.
Particle size can affect mixing of feed ingredients and digestion rate.
The 24-hour feed allowance for an individual animal. A cud-chewing animal having four stomach compartments. Substances added during the ensiling process to enhance the correct and rapid fermentation of the feed. Energy is required in larger amounts than any other nutrient except water, and is often the limiting factor in livestock production. A measure of the useful energy in a feed.