Companion Animal Nutrition

Catalog description

This course is intended to be taken in sequence following Monogastric Nutrition ASI 675. The course will cover the unique nature of nutrition for companion animals with an emphasis on the nutrition of dogs and cats. Details regarding dentition, digestion, metabolism and nutritional requirements will be covered. In addition, an overview of the nutrition of other minor companion species will be provided. Besides standard assessments methods students will be expected to review current research publications on the topic and provide written and oral presentations germane to the topic.