Food and Nutrition

Knowledge Students should have knowledge of:

• the various nutrients' structure, function and significance for body functions and for animal health.
• nutrition needs of pets in different life stages and in various disease states.
• various manufacturing methods for the production of commercial feeds, as well as the most common used raw materials and additives.
• general aspects of the Food Safety Authoritiy¿s regulations for the production and commercialization of petfood.
• the discipline's history, traditions, uniqueness, place in society and new trends.

Skills The students will be able to:

• make use of academic knowledge in practice in order to give well-reasoned advice about pet feeding (mainly dogs and cats) under different assumptions in an independent manner.
• reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of different feeding strategies in practice given different assumptions.
• acquire information in the discipline using relevant literature and apply this information in practice.
• understand the ingredients list and the way of use of different commercial pet feeds and dietetic pet feeds.
• adapt language in communication with animal owners and other professionals, and disseminate scientific information on pet feed and pet nutrition both orally and in writing in a professional manner.
• exchanging views and experiences with other professionals and employees on pet feed and pet nutrition and thereby contribute to the development of good practice in the workplace and professional forums.

General competence The students will have:

• acquired basic and nuanced knowledge of the importance of macro- and micronutrients, nutritional physiology and nutritional requirements of cats and dogs in different life stages and in various disease states.
• acquired knowledge of the composition and preparation of petfood.
• insight into relevant professional and ethical issues related to different feeding strategies and recent feeding beaches.
• acquire knowledge about commercial actors.