Question

Name any two types of animal feed and write their functions.

Answer 1

Animal feed:

1. The food eaten by animals is called a feed.
2. It should contain all the required nutrients in an optimal amount.

Two types of animal feeds are:

1. Roughage:

1. These are rich in fiber; e.g., cowpea, berseem, etc
2. They are coarse and fibrous substances having low nutrient content.
3. The animal gets roughage from green fodder, berseem, cowpea, bajra, maize, etc.
4. The roughage constitutes the bulk of animal food.
5. It is responsible for the proper functioning of the digestive system.

2. Concentrates:

1. These are nutrient-rich and low on fibers; e.g., oats, maize, etc.
2. It is low in fibers but contains relatively high proteins and other nutrients.
3. It includes cotton seeds, oil seeds, maize, oat, grain, cakes, molasses, etc.
4. Concentrate proves an animal's protein, fat, and required minerals.