Types of Ration

(i)       Balanced Ration: This is the feed that contains all the essential nutrients in the correct amount and adequate proportion for feeding animals, to meet the requirements of the farm animals.

(ii)       Maintenance Ration: This is the type of ration given to farm animals to maintain the basic metabolic functions of the body. It is given to the farm animals to keep them alive. It is less expensive.

(iii)       Production Ration: This is the type of ration given to farm animals for egg production, wool production and to do work on the farm. This process is more expensive to carry out.