Animal unit
Animal Unit
Animal Unit (pronounced: /ˈænɪməl ˈjuːnɪt/) is a standard measurement used in agriculture to denote the amount of forage (feed) an animal consumes daily. It is primarily used for comparing the feed consumption of different types and sizes of animals.
Etymology
The term "Animal Unit" is derived from the English words "animal" and "unit". The word "animal" comes from the Latin word "animalis" meaning having breath, having soul or living being. The word "unit" comes from the Latin word "unitas" meaning oneness or sameness.
Definition
An Animal Unit is generally defined as the amount of forage required by a 1000-pound (450 kg) cow per day, which is approximately 26 pounds (11.8 kg) of dry matter. This standard measurement allows for the comparison and calculation of different types of livestock and their feed requirements.
Related Terms
- Forage: Edible parts of plants, other than separated grain, that can provide feed for grazing animals, or that can be harvested for feeding.
- Livestock: Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce labor and commodities such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool.
- Dry Matter: The part of feed that is not water, which includes protein, fat, fiber, and minerals.
- Agriculture: The science, art and practice of cultivating plants and livestock.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Animal unit
- Wikipedia's article - Animal unit
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