Principles of Animal Nutrition

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This course focuses on nutrition of animal species used in modern agriculture, scientific research and companionship. Comparative digestive anatomy and the classes of nutrients including their digestion, use and sources are discussed. Nutrient requirements and feeding standards are explored. Feed requirements, laws and regulations, and labeling requirements are examined. Emphasis is placed on common feedstuffs and formulating rations and nutritional programs for animal enterprises.