(a) State the main nutrient obtainable from each of the Specimen G (BONE), and P ( DRIED ANIMAL BLOOD) and two main nutrients obtainable from Specimen T (FISH)
(b) State three functions for each of the two main nutrients obtainable from specimen T
(c) Name one feed ingredient that can be prepared from each of specimens G, P, and T.
(d) Give two disadvantages of using the ingredient prepared from specimen P in compounding livestock feed.
Explanation
(a) Main nutrients from specimen
- G(bone) is Mineral;
- P (dried animal blood)- protein.
- T (fish)-protein, oil.
(b) Functions of the major nutrients obtainable from specimen T
(i) Protein. -
- Protein assists in the growth and bodybuilding,
- It assists in repairs of damaged tissues as well as replacement of worn out body tissues;
- it synthesizes the enzymes and hormones as well as other body fluids
- Proteins help in the formation of animal products such as milk, eggs, wool, skin, fur and leathers.
(ii) Fats and oils; -
- Fats and oil is used for insulation.
- They also acts as carriers of fat-soluble Vitamins,
- Fats provide protective coverage to organs like intestines and kidneys
- It's a good source of energy and can be very medicinal
(c) Obtainable feed ingredients from Specimen;
- Bone meal can be obtained from Specimen G;
- Blood meal can be obtained from Ε pecimen P:
- Fish meal can be obtained from Specimen T.
(d) Disadvantages of using the ingredient from specimen P (blood meal) in compounding livestock feed:
- The use of blood meal may be a source of disease infection.
- The blood meal cause a lot of flies,
- It also has a low palatability.
- Blood meal can easily be contaminated if not well protected.
- It has poor storage ability.
- It is also known for its repugnant odour.