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AFNR-ASB-17 Explain nutrient sources and functions as they relate to monogastric and ruminant agricultural animals. 17.1 List nutrients that are essential to the growth and development of animals. 17.2 Describe the role water plays in supporting animal growth and development. 17.3 Discuss the relationship between proteins and amino acids. 17.4 Identify protein feed sources. 17.5 Distinguish between carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores and give examples. 17.6 Explain the role and importance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats in the diets of animals. 17.7 Identify types of common sugars and their role in animal nutrition. 17.8 Identify the common grains that are used as a source of carbohydrates. 17.9 Distinguish between concentrates and roughages and gives examples of each. 17.10 List the sources of fats, minerals, vitamins, roughages, starches, sugars, proteins, etc., in animal rations. 17.11 Discuss the role that minerals play in animal growth and development. 17.12 Demonstrate the use of chemical tests to indicate the presence of nutrients. 17.13 Distinguish between a monogastric and a ruminant digestive system. 17.14 List and define the function of the organs of monogastric and ruminant digestive systems. 17.15 Explain the differences in feed used by monogastrics and feed used by ruminants. 17.16 Classify agricultural animals as monogastrics or ruminants and predict feed sources of each. Unit Standards:
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