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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Creator of Starch Equivalent System
Starch equivalent based energy system is given by:
- Morrison
- Kellner — Correct Answer
- Armsby
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Kellner
The Starch Equivalent (SE) system was developed and published by Kellner in 1907. It expresses the energy value of a feed in terms of the amount of pure starch that would produce the same amount of fat in the animal body.
Kellner and Starch Equivalent System
- Developer: Kellner (Germany)
- Published: 1907
- Basis: Net energy and Digestible True Protein
- Equivalence: 1 kg TDN = 0.86 Starch Equivalent
- Kellner's system belongs to the Productive type of feeding standards
Feeding Standards — Summary Table
| Scientist | System / Standard | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Kellner | Starch Equivalent System (1907) | Net Energy + Digestible True Protein |
| Armsby | NE & True Protein System | Net Energy; "Manual of Cattle Feeding" |
| Morrison | DCP, TDN & DM System (1915) | Modified Wolf-Lehmann; most used in India |
| Thaer | Hay Equivalent System (1810) | First comparative feeding standard |
| Grouven | First feeding standard (1859) | Protein, fat, carbohydrate |
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Morrison → gave DCP, TDN & DM system (Modified Wolf-Lehmann standard); not starch equivalent
- Armsby → gave NE & True Protein system; published "Manual of Cattle Feeding"; not starch equivalent
- None → incorrect; Kellner is specifically credited with the Starch Equivalent system in 1907
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