Multiple choice Production diet is: The amount of feed required to maintain body weight The amount of feed to make the animal happy The amount of metabolisable energy required in a diet The extra feed required to produce 1Kg of LWG Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation A production diet is the additional feed required by an animal above its maintenance needs to produce milk, meat, wool, or work. For growing animals, this extra energy and protein directly support live weight gain (LWG).