Water sources

WATER SOURCES

  • Drinking water
  • Water contained in feed or bound water
  • Metabolic water or oxidation water: Water that is provided to the animal by metabolic processes is called as metabolic water or oxidation water. Oxidation of carbohydrates yield 60% of its weight as water, protein yields 42% and fats yield 100%. Metabolic water plays important role under certain physiological conditions of the animal. In hibernating animals it is the only source of water. To a certain extent metabolic water is a source of water for animals living in deserts.
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