ANSC 433 — Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Introduction to fundamental aspects of animal nutrition, including gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology; nutrient digestion, absorption, and metabolism; nutrient functions and requirements of livestock species; evaluation of feedstuffs and their use in ration formulation; and feeding strategies. Laboratory classes will include hands-on experience on feed analyses, gastrointestinal tract dissections, nutritional experiments and demonstrations in livestock species as well as computer-based ration balancing exercises.

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• Difficulty: 3.00 out of 5
• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Agric Environ Sci
• Department: Animal Science
• Prerequisites: ANSC 234 or ANSC 250 or permission of the instructor