Animal Nutrition, Biochemistry and Metabolism
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
An advanced study of mammalian nutrition, biochemistry and metabolism focused on nutrient supply and demand, absorption, rumen function, digestion, and nutrient requirements across animal life cycles.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Explain energy and nutrient systems
Explain the energy and nutrient transfer systems of mono-gastric and ruminant/pseudo-ruminant livestock.
Explain rumen function
Explain the key drivers and requirements for effective rumen function.
Discuss biochemical pathways
Discuss the pathways of energy and select nutrient use in livestock, including the biochemistry of these processes in the cell.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides an advanced understanding of mammalian nutrition, biochemistry, and metabolism including principles of nutrient supply and demand in animals. It covers nutrient absorption, rumen function, fermentative and enzymatic digestion, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins and nutrient requirements throughout animal life cycles. Students will learn to explain energy and nutrient transfer systems in livestock, rumen function drivers, biochemical pathways of energy and nutrients, perform calculations for nutrient requirements, assess diet formulation for ruminants, and recognize role of research in livestock systems.
Course Content
- Energy and nutrient transfer systems in mono-gastric and ruminant livestock
- Key drivers and requirements for effective rumen function
- Biochemical pathways of energy and select nutrients in livestock cells
- Calculations of intake, energy and nutrient requirements in livestock
- Formulation and evaluation of ruminant diets based on energy and nutrient needs
- Role of research and extension in livestock system productivity
What you need to know first
Livestock Production Science, ANSC-213
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Animal Nutrition
Future employment opportunities might be
Livestock nutritionist
Animal science researcher
Agricultural consultant