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feedFoodstuff grown or developed for livestock and poultry to maintain the health of the animals and to increase the quality of such end products as meat, milk, or eggs. Modern feeds are derived from crops grown specifically for research or from by-products of surplus crops or foods produced for human consumption. Feeds are categorized as either concentrates (high in digestibility of nutrients but low in fibre content) or roughages (high in fibre and comparatively low in digestive nutrients). Most diets consist of a combination of feeds. A general term for the electronic distribution of text, audio or video. It may refer to a syndicated radio or TV program that is transmitted on a regular basis, or to a text and graphics feed that is available on a Web site or blog. See syndication feed. |
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From March 2004 through June 2005, the Ministry of Agriculture (Direction Generale de l'Alimentation) used a questionnaire designed by the authors to investigate factories that produced compound feed for cattle. The operating machine height is 37" and the compound feed height is 70" so that no platforms or steps are required for any operation, according to the company. The Denkavit Group is the leading partner for livestock farmers and the compound feed industry in the Netherlands and abroad. |
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