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

Explain the energy and nutrient transfer systems of mono-gastric and ruminant/pseudo-ruminant livestock.

Explain the key drivers and requirements for effective rumen function.

Discuss the pathways of energy and select nutrient use in livestock, including the biochemistry of these processes in the cell.
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.
What you need to know first
Livestock Production Science, ANSC-213

Agriculture
Animal Nutrition

Livestock nutritionist
Animal science researcher
Agricultural consultant
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

Explain the energy and nutrient transfer systems of mono-gastric and ruminant/pseudo-ruminant livestock.

Explain the key drivers and requirements for effective rumen function.

Discuss the pathways of energy and select nutrient use in livestock, including the biochemistry of these processes in the cell.
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.
What you need to know first
Livestock Production Science, ANSC-213

Agriculture
Animal Nutrition

Livestock nutritionist
Animal science researcher
Agricultural consultant