The weight of a sheep increased from 25kg to 45kg in two months.

If the total consumption during the period was 60kg. Determine the feed conversion ratio

  • A 1 : 1
  • B 1 : 2
  • C 3 : 1
  • D 4 : 1
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The correct answer is C. 3 : 1

Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)

= (Mass gained)/(Mass of feed)

= Mass Gained = 45kg – 25kg = 20kg

= Mass of feed = 60kg

= FCR = \(\frac{20}{60}\)

= \(\frac{1}{3}\)

= 1 : 3

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