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Animal feed

Of or relating to the food products given to farmed animals.

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Delta

Agriculture; Animal feed

The amount of change in a number, size or position.

Density

Agriculture; Animal feed

When applied to feed rations, describes the amount of nutrients within a measurement unit of the total ration.

De-superheater

Agriculture; Animal feed

A device for removing the excess heat in steam as its pressure is reduced.

De-vent

Agriculture; Animal feed

To close the vent connexion of a pressure control valve permitting the valve to function at its adjusted pressure setting.

Crude fibre

Agriculture; Animal feed

A chemical method used to describe the indigestible portion of plant material. Not a useful value for analysing feeds for ruminants but still commonly used for monogastrics.

Crude protein

Agriculture; Animal feed

The total amount of protein present as calculated from the total nitrogen present.

Crumblers

Agriculture; Animal feed

A crumbler is a roller mill with rolls specially designed for breaking up pellets into smaller particles. Usually the crumbler consists of two corrugated rolls situated below the cooler/drier exit.

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