In this subject the study of ruminant nutrition is extended, particularly applied nutrition, with the review and analysis of rations and the management of major nutritional disorders. The nutritional requirements of companion animal species (dogs, cats, horses, camelids), performance animals (horses, working/sport dogs) and animals of intensive production (pigs, poultry) are investigated as well as discussion of nutritional deficiencies, imbalances and potential toxicities that may occur in these species. The relationships between animal nutrition, health, and production are examined. Feed contaminants including potentially toxic plants, plant secondary metabolities, mycotoxins and other environmental contaminants are also investigated.
HD/FL
One session
School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Restricted to students enrolled in the
Students are assumed to have prior knowlege of biochemistry, animal physiology and general animal nutrition.
VSC432 Paired Subject
VSC432
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