SAMPLED” AND “DRY MATTER”
Introduction:
Objectives:
Questions for further discussion:
By-product feeds
Feed additives
As sampled and dry matter conversions
General overview:
Examples of calculations between as sampled and dry matter
References:
13 Laboratory 7: DETERMINING THE NUTRIENT CONTENT OF FEEDS Introduction: Objectives: Question for further discussion: General overview Practice problems: Calculating the amount of nutrients in feeds Reference:
14 Laboratory 8: THE USE OF FEEDING STANDARDS AND ENGLISH-METRIC CONVERSIONS Introduction: Objectives: Question for further discussion: General overview English/metric conversions:
15 Laboratory 9: RATION EVALUATION PART I Introduction: Objectives: Questions for further discussion: Introduction to Ration Evaluation References:
16 Laboratory 10: RATION EVALUATION PART II Introduction: Objectives: Question for further discussion: Introduction: Utilizing the information on a commercial feed label Example Ration Evaluation Using a Forage Analysis and a Commercial Feed Label: Comments:
17 Laboratory 11: THE PEARSON SQUARE Introduction: Objectives: Questions for further discussion: The Pearson Square Procedure for Calculating the Pearson Square: Important Points to Remember: References:
18 Laboratory 12: CORRECTING NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES IN A RATION Introduction: Objectives: Questions for further discussion: Correcting Deficiencies: Lack Divided by Gain
19 Laboratory 13: DETERMINING THE COST OF FEEDING Introduction: Objectives: Question for further discussion: General overview: Determining the least cost of two forages based on digestible energy (Lewis, 1996, pp. 140): Determining the least cost of two concentrate mixes based on crude protein: (Lewis, 1996, pp. 140–141) References:
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