Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Characteristics of Concentrate Feeds
Which of the following is true about concentrate feedstuff?
- High-density feed
- Highly digestible
- High energy content or TDN
- All the above — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
All three statements about concentrate feedstuffs are true: they are high-density feeds, highly digestible, and have high energy content (TDN >60%).
Concentrate — Defining Characteristics
| Feature | Concentrate | Roughage (comparison) |
|---|---|---|
| Density | High density | Low density (bulky) |
| Digestibility | High | Low |
| TDN/Energy | >60% TDN | <60% TDN |
| Crude Fibre | <18% | >18% |
| Main function | Energy supply | Belly-filling |
Types of Concentrate
- Energy-rich concentrate: Grains, seeds, brans, molasses
- Protein-rich concentrate (Animal origin): Fish meal, meat meal, feather meal, blood meal
- Protein-rich concentrate (Plant origin): Oil seed cakes, yeast
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Each individual statement is correct — all three together describe concentrate, making "All the above" the complete answer
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