Animal Food Types and Animal Feeding Behaviors
Animal feeding behaviors and food types vary greatly depending on the type of animal. Herbivores primarily consume forage such as grass, hay, and other plant materials to meet their nutritional needs. Examples of herbivores include cows, sheep, and horses. They have digestive systems that are specialized for breaking down fibrous materials through fermentation in the rumen. On the other hand, carnivores like cats and dogs require a diet rich in protein and fat from animal feed sources as they are obligate carnivores. Omnivores such as pigs and bears consume a combination of plant and animal feed ingredients to meet their nutritional needs.
Farm Animals
When it comes to farm animals like poultry, cattle, and pigs, poultry feed, fodder, and compound feed are formulated to provide the specific animals with the quality feed they require. These animals eat pellets, silage, or graze on pasture depending on the type of feed given to them. Monogastric animals like pigs have a single-chambered stomach, while ruminant animals like cattle have a complex digestive system that allows them to digest fibrous materials through fermentation.