ANIMAL NUTRITION

Catalog description

Discussion of basic concepts of animal nutrition and feeding. Topics included are nutritional requirements of dogs and cats, pet food labels, anatomy, and physiology of digestive system in ruminants, avian, rabbits, equines and companion animals. It will b e described the digestion, absorption, and utilization of nutrients. In addition, the students will learn about problems caused by nutrient deficiencies and common metabolic disorders in animals. Also, will be discussed methods of feedstuff evaluation and formulation of basic rations for animals.