Animal Nutrition is a critical factor in determining the health, growth, and productivity of animals. Providing animals with a balanced and nutritionally adequate diet is essential for their well-being and success, whether they are livestock, companion animals, or wildlife. In addition, the environmental impact of animal agriculture can also be influenced by proper nutrition practices. Proper Animal Nutrition is a crucial aspect of responsible animal care and management.
For analysis, only a little amount of the feed (2 to 10 g) is required using modern chemical procedures and equipment. In order to obtain the most accurate estimate of the total amount of feed given to animals, sample materials should be gathered and prepared for analysis. It is important to take sample integrity into account during preparation (such as grinding and drying), storage (such as temperature control), and transportation.
The quantity of feed produced for Animal Nutrition is the variety of feed sources (such as cultivar and growing region), and the cost of analyses all affect how often feed is analysed. It is necessary to collect several core samples, mix, grind, and subsample them. Use common sense while obtaining a sample from a bale's exterior! The influence of weather patterns on the sample's moisture content should also be taken into account.
