A feed ingredient with a high moisture content is likely to have a lower nutrient concentration when expressed on an as-fed basis because:
Correct answer: C. Water dilutes the nutrients per unit weight
- A. Water converts fibre into starch
- B. Moisture increases crude protein chemically
- C. Water dilutes the nutrients per unit weight
- D. Moisture removes all mineral matter
Explanation
As-fed weight includes both dry matter and water, so greater moisture means fewer nutrients are present in each unit of feed weight. Dry matter expression removes this dilution effect and permits fairer comparisons.
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