Development may include

• sources of livestock feed and their nutritional value
• energy nutrients (e.g., carbohydrates, fats, and oils)
• proteins
• vitamins
• minerals
• water
• feed ration to meet the needs of livestock (using Pearson Square or algebraic equations for balancing)
• design of a feed processing and storage system to maximize feed quality and minimize feed loss
• creep feeding
• pasture rotation management.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are feed additives? Why are they used?
• What are growth promotants? Why are they used?
• What are roughages? Concentrates?
• Why is it essential for an animal to receive the proper amount of nutrients in the right proportion?
• What resources are available for guidance when developing a feeding program?
• What are the total costs associated with choosing livestock feed (not just the price of the feed)?