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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
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% — Correct Answer
Explanation:
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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