ANSC4403
ANSC 4403 - Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals (3 Cr.)
Animal Science (11027)
TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
ANSC 4403 - Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals (3 Cr.)
Course description
This is a hybrid course with approximately 75% of material delivered via on-line lectures. Students will meet once per week for a in-class hands-on activity or a guest lecture. Species focus will include dairy, beef, small ruminants, deer, buffalo and zoo ruminants. Topics include digestive tract physiology, microbiology of the rumen, nutrient requirements, nutrient utilization, nutrient content of feedstuffs, diet formulation and feeding challenges.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring