1 animal unit | Definition of animal unit
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

animal unit

noun

Definition of animal unit

: a unit expressing the feed requirements of different kinds of domestic animals on a common scale usually based on the average or theoretical requirements of a mature cow 100 hens equal one animal unit

First Known Use of animal unit

1904, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!