CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
A gas produced by combustion or oxidation of organic matter. Carbon dioxide is also produced in large quantities during ruminal fermentation.
EXCRETION
The removal of a material from an organism. Example of material excreted include tears, urine, feces, sweat and carbon dioxide. Examples of an organism's organs involved in excretion include eyes, bladder, rectum, skins and lungs.
LAXATIVE
A feed or drugs that will induce bowel movements (defecation) and relieve constipation.
TOTAL MIXED RATION (TMR)
Mixture of the forages, concentrates, minerals and vitamin supplements of a ration. The total mixed ration has the advantage of offering a balanced ration at each meal rather than on a 24 h basis.