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What
is the most essential nutrient for livestock?
What
is comprised of smaller units called amino acids
What
are used to build bones and
teeth and in chemical reactions necessary for many life processes?
What
acts as the body's cooling system and helps regulate body heat?
Which
kind of nutrient is used as fuel to supply energy?
Non-essential
amino acids...
What
is essential for growth and needed in small amounts by the animal?
Copper,
zinc, and iron are
Calcium
and phosphorus are
Some
animals can make their own vitamins within their bodies, other species
cannot. Because of this fact...
Examples
of mineral supplements are...
What
is used to maintain body temperature and to produce body movement?
Sugar,
starch, and fiber are...
What
furnishes at least two and one-half times more energy than an equal amount
of carbohydrate?
Soybean
meal and fish meal are...
What
are used by the animal to produce muscle, bone, blood, skin, fur, hair,
wool, hooves, and horns?
