The amount of livestock feed needed to prevent either an increase or a decrease in live weight of an animal is referred to as

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The amount of livestock feed needed to prevent either an increase or a decrease in live weight of an animal is referred to as

  1. maintenance ration ✓
  2. balance ration
  3. weaners ration
  4. production ration
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Maintenance ration is the amount of feed required to keep an animal in a state where it neither gains nor loses weight. It is the minimum amount of feed required to maintain the animal’s body functions.

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