TS 11628

TS 11628 is a terminology standard devoted to the terms and definitions used in animal nutrition. Standards of this kind provide a common technical language for feed formulation, nutrients, ration evaluation, and the core concepts of animal nutrition, helping reduce ambiguity across research, education, quality control, and technical documentation.

Technical role of the terminology standard

Animal nutrition is not limited to feeding animals; it also connects growth, production, reproduction, and maintenance needs with the supply of nutrients. Clear definitions therefore matter: the same word may be used differently across related disciplines, while concepts such as feed, ration, nutrient, digestibility, and feeding value are treated as distinct in practice. The stated scope of this standard is to define the terms related to animal nutrition.

Where this vocabulary is used

Terminology standards are especially useful in laboratory reports, teaching materials, technical specifications, and professional correspondence, where consistent naming improves understanding. In animal nutrition, that consistency supports clearer communication about feed sources, nutrient balance, feeding programmes, and evaluation criteria. TS 11628 functions as a reference vocabulary for that conceptual framework.