Five measures to ensure the nutritional needs of geese

1. Energy: All physiological processes of geese require energy to drive them. The main sources of energy are carbohydrates and fats; when protein is in excess, it is also broken down to produce heat energy. Fat is a component of the lipid substances in the cells and tissues of the goose body, and is also a carrier of fat-soluble vitamins. However, fat is a replaceable nutrient that can be converted from carbohydrates or protein, and added fat is relatively difficult to digest, so in general there is no need to add fat to the feed, nor does it need to be considered in nutritional requirements.

2. Protein: Protein is an important component of the goose body and goose products, and is also one of the main raw materials composing enzymes and hormones. It is related to the progress of the entire metabolism, and cannot be replaced by other nutrients. It is a nutrient essential for maintaining life and carrying out production.

3. Minerals: Minerals play an important role in the life activities of the body. According to the different contents of various minerals in the animal body, they are divided into macroelements and microelements. For geese, under conditions of grazing or sufficient supply of green feed, except that calcium, phosphorus, chlorine and sodium need to be supplemented appropriately, other elements can generally meet the needs and do not need additional supplementation; during the housed feeding period, other elements should be supplemented appropriately.

4. Vitamins: Vitamins are substances that are present in very small amounts in feed but have special effects. Vitamins are important substances that ensure the normal operation of various physiological functions. Green feed is the main source of vitamins.

5. Water: Water is an important component of the goose body and also the main factor indispensable to all physiological activities. Water is the solvent for all substances entering the goose body, participates in material metabolism, takes part in the transport of nutrients or decomposition products, can buffer sudden changes in body fluids, and helps regulate body temperature.