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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Feeding System with Maximum Selective Feeding
Selective feeding is maximum in poultry under ______ system of feeding which leads to deficiency diseases:
- Whole grain feeding — Correct Answer
- Pellet feeding
- All mash feeding
- Crumble feeding
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Whole grain feeding
In Whole grain feeding (also called Cafeteria or Free-choice feeding), separate ingredients are provided as distinct whole particles. Birds instinctively prefer and selectively peck at large, energy-rich grains (like maize kernels), completely ignoring smaller, bitter, or powdery protein supplements and mineral mixes — leading directly to severe nutritional deficiency diseases.
Comparison of Poultry Feeding Systems
| System | Selective Feeding | Alternative Names |
|---|---|---|
| Whole grain feeding | Maximum (highest) | Cafeteria system, Free-choice feeding, Ad-libitum |
| All mash feeding | Nil | Most common commercial method |
| Pellet feeding | Nil | 10% more expensive; best feed efficiency |
| Crumble feeding | Nil | Best for chicks |
| Wet mash feeding | Low | Most popular for ducks |
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