Course Description
Determining the composition and properties of feedstuffs and the nutrient requirements of the livestock that consume them. Application of nutritional principles in the computer-based formulation of rations for profitable feeding of livestock.
Athena Title
QUANT FEEDING LVSK
Prerequisite
ADSC 3300
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students completing this course should be able to perform in the capacity of an animal nutritionist and be able to: • Describe the nature, function and importance of nutrients in feeds. • Understand the function and importance of digestive organs and metabolic processes in monogastrics and ruminants. • Understand the use of chemical, biological and economic criteria to evaluate and select feeds in ration formulation. • Describe the nutritional characteristics of feedstuffs and rations for animals. Emphasis is placed on commercial livestock species. • Identify factors affecting animal requirements for nutrients, their determination and use in ration formulation. • Evaluate rations for swine, cattle (beef and dairy), horses, and sheep by comparing nutrient content and intake characteristics with animal requirements. • Formulate profitable rations using both mathematical and computer methods for swine, cattle (beef and dairy), horses, and sheep.
Topical Outline
Introductions, Course Overview Feed Industry and Concentrate Feeds Basic Nutrient Calculations Feed Tags, Premixes Economic Evaluation Swine Feeding and Nutrient Requirements Developing Swine Rations Forages Feeding Value of Forages Utilization of Forages in Livestock Diets Horse Feeding and Nutrient Requirements Developing Horse Rations Sheep Feeding and Nutrient Requirements Formulating Sheep Rations Dairy Cattle Feeding and Nutrient Requirements Formulating Dairy Cattle Rations Beef Cattle Feeding and Nutrient Requirements Formulating Beef Cattle Rations