Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

feed-efficiency

noun

/fiːd ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

Definition

The measure of how effectively an animal converts feed into body weight.

Examples

The farmer measured the feed-efficiency of his cattle to optimize their growth.
Improving feed-efficiency can significantly reduce costs in livestock management.

Meaning

Feed efficiency refers to the effectiveness with which livestock or poultry utilizes feed to grow, reproduce, or produce milk or eggs, often evaluated as the amount of feed required to gain a specific amount of weight.