976104 Animal nutrition


Type
Lecture
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Gierus, Martin
Organisation
Offered in
Wintersemester 2024/25
Languages of instruction
Deutsch

Content

1. Nutrient and energy (analysis, digestion, metabolism, feeding value).

2. Pigs (fattening pigs, sows, piglets as an example of feeding young animals).

3. Poultry (broiler, laying hens).

4. Cattle (special aspects of ruminant feeding, fattening cattle, dairy cows, calves).

5. Other livestock, special themes.

Previous knowledge expected



Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

A general view of the basics of animal nutrition and of the routine feeding measures for important livestock species.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.