ANSC4403: Ruminant Nutrition of Production & Exotic Animals
3 Credits
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.