Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Origin of the Weende System
In "Weende system of proximate analysis", Weende is the name of a:
- Scientist
- Experimental station — Correct Answer
- Veterinary college
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Experimental station
Weende is the name of an experimental station in Germany where the system of proximate analysis was developed by Henneberg and Stohmann in 1865.
Weende System — Historical Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Proposed by | Henneberg & Stohmann |
| Year | 1865 |
| Location | Weende Experimental Station, Germany |
| Purpose | Analysis of feed proximate principles for animal nutrition |
Six Proximate Principles
- Water, Ether Extract (EE), Crude Protein (CP), Crude Fibre (CF), NFE, Total Ash
- Limitation: Partitions carbohydrates into CF and NFE unrealistically → overcame by Van Soest's Detergent Method
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Scientist → Weende is NOT a scientist's name; Henneberg and Stohmann are the scientists
- Veterinary college → Weende is an experimental station, not a college
- None → incorrect; Weende is specifically an experimental station in Germany
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