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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Origin of ARC Feeding Standards
ARC (Agricultural Research Council) feeding standard was developed by:
- United Kingdom — Correct Answer
- United states of America
- Russia
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: United Kingdom (UK)
The ARC (Agricultural Research Council) feeding standard was developed in the United Kingdom. Established in 1959, it provides nutrient requirement tables for UK livestock. ARC has since been superseded by AFRC (Agricultural and Food Research Council) standards.
Major Feeding Standards and Their Origins
| Standard | Country of Origin | Year/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ARC (→ AFRC) | United Kingdom | 1959; based on Net Energy |
| NRC | USA | 1945; widely used globally |
| Morrison's Standard | USA | 1915; based on DCP and TDN; used in India |
| ICAR Standard | India | Given by Dr. S.K. Ranjhan |
| Sen & Ray Standard | India | 1964; modified from Morrison |
| Wolff-Lehmann | Germany | Based on digestible nutrients |
| Kellner's Standard | Germany | 1907; based on Starch Equivalent system |
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- USA → NRC (National Research Council) is the US feeding standard, not ARC.
- Russia → no major internationally recognized feeding standard from Russia.
- None → United Kingdom is the definitive answer.
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