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Animal feed

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

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Photosynthesis

Agriculture; Animal feed

A process that plants use to synthesise nutrients from water and minerals using sunlight.

Pile

Agriculture; Animal feed

A long, heavy timber, round or square, driven deep into the ground to provide a secure foundation for structures built on soft, wet, or submerged sites (e.g., landing stages, bridge abutments).

Pilot pressure

Agriculture; Animal feed

Auxiliary pressure used to actuate or control hydraulic components.

Percent moisture

Agriculture; Animal feed

Indicates the proportion of water in the feed sample, calculated by weighing the sample before and after complete drying.

Pet

Agriculture; Animal feed

An animal kept for the pleasure of its owner.

Petfood

Agriculture; Animal feed

Feed intended for consumption by cats, dogs or any animals kept for the pleasure of its owner.

non-protein nitrogen (NPN)

Agriculture; Animal feed

Nitrogen, the other as organic protein sources comes from ruminants to animal protein can be used. NPN sources are compounds such as urea and ammonia.

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