concentrate

Animal feed is broadly categorized into two main types: concentrates and roughages. Concentrates are high in energy and include items like cereal grains (corn, wheat, barley), their by-products, and high-protein oil meals from sources such as soybeans and peanuts. Roughages, on the other hand, consist of materials like pasture grasses, hays, silage, straw, and cornstalks.123

Animals require basic nutrients for growth, reproduction, and overall health, including carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, and water. Energy for life processes and activity comes primarily from carbohydrates and fats. Minerals such as salt, calcium, and phosphorus are also essential.4