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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Alternative Names for Whole Grain Feeding
Whole grain feeding system in poultry is also known as:
- Cafeteria
- Free Choice feeding system
- Ad-libitum
- All the above — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above (Cafeteria, Free Choice feeding, Ad-libitum)
The Whole grain feeding system provides birds with free access to separate hoppers of individual ingredients such as whole grains, protein meals, and mineral-vitamin premix. All three terms correctly describe this system:
Terms for Whole Grain Feeding System
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Cafeteria system | Like a cafeteria — different foods available separately; bird 'chooses' |
| Free-choice feeding | Birds freely choose which ingredients to eat from separate sources |
| Ad-libitum | Feed available at all times without restriction |
Disadvantage of Whole Grain Feeding
- Maximum selective feeding — birds prefer energy-rich grains, reject protein and mineral supplements
- Results in: amino acid deficiencies, vitamin and mineral deficiency diseases
- Not recommended for commercial production
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