Evaluate feedstuff for quality.
Evaluation should include
- identification of common feedstuffs
- nutritional value
- palatability
- analysis of a commercial feed tag
- toxicity
- forages vs. roughages.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What characteristics determine the quality of feedstuffs?
- What are some common toxins in feedstuffs? What measures can be taken to reduce the risks of toxins in feedstuffs?
- Why are feed labels and feed analysis important?
- How does pasture maintenance/management affect feedstuff quality?
- What common feedstuffs are identified as sources of protein? What common feedstuffs are identified as vitamins and minerals?
- What can be added to feedstuffs to make them more palatable?