Chapter 6
Feed Additives
Chapter Goals
- Describe the different types of feed additives used in livestock
production
- Identify which feed additives are used for particular purposes and with
which animal.
- Identify implant products.
Assignments
- Read Chapter 6 of text
- Study specific objectives
- Complete study questions and problems at the end of the chapter.
Specific student objectives
The student should be able to:
- Define feed additive.
- State the FDA approval requirements for feed additives.
- State the reason for withdrawal times.
- State the categories and subcategories of feed additives.
- Identify the use of the various feed additives.
- Discuss the use of implant products.
- Discuss the use of POSILAC.
Practice Quiz