A feeding-stuff may be defined as any component of a ration that serves some useful function (Church, 1979). Most ingredients of feeding-stuffs provide a source of one or more nutrients although some may be included to improve acceptability or as preservatives. Feeding-stuffs are usually classified into six categories (National Research Council, 1972):
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Roberts{roJoint Chairman}, T.A. et al. (2005). Feeds and pet foods. In: Roberts{roJoint Chairman}, T.A., et al. Micro-Organisms in Foods 6. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28801-5_4
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