ANS 3440 — Principles of Animal Nutrition
This course investigates the classification and function of nutrients, their interrelationships and processes of utilization, the use and composition of feedstuffs and ration formulation for domestic animals, especially ruminant and non-ruminant food animals. This introductory course offers an overview of all aspects of nutrition for domestic animals. The fundamentals of nutritional science and the classification and use of feedstuffs are included. The basics of anatomy and physiology of the digestive systems of all major food animal species and horses are discussed. Current methods of balancing rations are introduced with exercises to apply these methods. (Note: Study Abroad opportunities may apply to this course. https://blog.spcollege.edu/international/study-abroad/)