nutrititon

Created by: tillyrose444
Created on: 25-04-24 09:29

protein

protein-
digested- stomach (chemical digestion), mixed with pepsin and hydrochloric acid that break down particles into amino acids
-small intestine, duodenum- mixed with protease (enzymatic digestion) which further breaks down the protein particles

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energy and feeds

insufficient energy source

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fibre

fiber-
digested- caecum, microbial population break down plant materials in the hind gut.
absorbed- colon absorbs and turns plant materials into VFA's
energy- stored or used straight away (aerobic energy)
feeds- alfalfa- 23%- (pellets-performance mix/cha

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starch

starch-
digested- small intestine/duodenum- feed is mixed with amylase (enzymatic digestion) produced by the pancreas, where the starch is turned into glucose.
absorbed- jejunum and ilium
energy- glucose can be stored or used immediately as aerobic or a

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energy and feeds

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fibre

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starch

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