Abstract

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 non-ruminant animals including companion animal species, performance animals and animals of intensive production are investigated as well as discussion … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

General nutrition: plant toxins and anti-nutritional factors; feed contaminants and toxicants; interactions between nutrition, health and production/performance;Ruminant nutrition: nutrient requirement of cervids and camelids; nutrition related disorders, including acidosis, bloat, ketosis and pregnancy toxaemia, hypocalcaemia and hypomagnesaemia, and the nutritional management of the transition dairy cow;Pig nutrition: nutrient requirements; and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assumed knowledge

Students are assumed to have prior knowledge of biochemistry, animal physiology and general animal nutrition.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the

  • Bachelor of Animal Science (Honours) Integrated Honours
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Technology