AN 212 - Introduction to Livestock Nutrition

3 Credits

Lecture Hours: 42
Lab Hours: 28
Course Description: Students learn the principles and practices of nutrition as they apply to large animals. Each nutrient class is studied in relation to its function, deficiency and requirement in the body. Nutrient requirements for maintenance, growth, and production are applied through the formulation of diets for beef, dairy, swine, and horses. Students work through practical feeding programs based on economics and available feeds.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None