ANS 115 - Animal Feeds & Nutrition

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course covers the fundamentals of animal feeding and nutrition. Topics include nutrient requirements, digestion, feed formulation, and classification. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of nutritional requirements and feeding practices of farm animals.

Competencies

·Student Learning Outcomes
1. List parts of the monogastric, ruminant, and avian digestive systems.
2. Identify feedstuffs that provide sources of energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water for livestock.
3. Describe the general principles for balancing rations.
4. Calculate a balanced ration using the Person Square and algebraic equations method.
5. Analyze the nutrient requirements for beef cattle, swine, and poultry based on the production level, age, and breed.

Contact Hours: 4
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Semester(s) Offered: F