Department of Food Production

LEVEL: II

SEMESTER: 2

COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF ANIMAL NUTRITION

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3

PRE-REQUISITES: AGLS 1001

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The role of animal nutrition in modern agriculture; review of the alimentary canals of livestock; digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in farm animals; nutrients; evaluation of feedstuffs; feeds and feeding; feeding standards and productivity; maintenance, growth, pregnancy and lactation; computation of rations.

ASSESSMENT: Coursework 50% Final Examination 50%