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Nutritional Definition of Basal Feed / Energy Feed

Basal feeds or energy feeds are feed stuffs that contain:

CP > 20% & CF < 18%
CP > 20% & CF > 18%
CP < 20% & CF > 18%
CP < 20% & CF < 18%

Nutritional Definition of Basal Feed / Energy Feed

Basal feeds or energy feeds are feed stuffs that contain:

Options

CP > 20% & CF < 18%
CP > 20% & CF > 18%
CP < 20% & CF > 18%
CP < 20% & CF < 18% ✓

Correct Answer: D

Explanation in English

Correct Answer: CP < 20% & CF < 18%

Energy (basal) feeds are high-energy, low-fibre concentrates with relatively low protein. Examples: cereal grains (maize, wheat, rice, barley, sorghum) and their by-products (brans, polishings).

Feed Type	CP / CF Criteria
Energy feed / Basal feed	CP < 20%; CF < 18%
Protein supplement	CP > 20%; CF < 18%
Roughage	CF > 18%

Note: Molasses is an energy-rich concentrate (CF ≈ 0%, TDN ~70–80%) — also used as pellet binder.

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