In a poultry ration, metabolizable energy represents the feed energy remaining after subtracting energy lost mainly in:

Correct answer: C. Faeces and urine

  • A. Muscle and bone
  • B. Eggshell and feathers
  • C. Faeces and urine
  • D. Blood and bile

Explanation

Metabolizable energy is calculated after losses in faeces, urine, and gaseous products are deducted from feed energy. It is therefore more useful for poultry formulation than gross energy alone.

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