1.0 DIGESTION IN RUMINANTS AND NON-RUMINANTS 1.1 INTRODUCTIONProduction potential of an animal is determined by;The genetic make-up of the animal fixed at the time of conception,The environment, including feeding (nutrition), management and climate.Feeding ensures that an animal is supplied with nutrients which are required for various purposes within the body such as:Maintenance: physiological processes for survival of the animal are facilitated e.g. respiration, circulation, restoration of tear and wear, etc.Production: growth, reproduction, milk, eggs, wool e.t.c,Work.Definition of termsFood/feed- Is any material which, after ingestion by animals, is capable of being digested, absorbed and utilized in the animal’s body. NB. Not all their components are digestible.Nutrients-These are components of feed that are capable of being utilized by the animal. -Examples- car...