Balancing should include calculating the proper amounts of
- protein
- carbohydrates
- fats
- vitamins
- minerals
- partitioning of energy
to meet the nutritional requirements of the selected animal.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How many calories should this animal eat in a day?
- What percentage of the ration should be carbohydrates?
- How much fat does this animal need?
- What is the Pearson’s square? How is it used to balance a ration?
- What are some sources of crude protein for livestock rations?