The Meaning and Use of Feed Analysis
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An animal's nutrient requirements must be met if optimum performance is to be obtained. Thus, the first step in developing a feeding system is to properly identify energy, protein, mineral and vitamin requirements. The next step is to calculate the combination of feeds among those available that will economically meet these requirements.
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