Animal Nutrition 1

After completing the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

• have knowledge of the structure, classification and properties of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals, as well as the importance of these nutrients for the organism
• have knowledge of the anatomy of the digestive organs in monogastric animals and ruminants
• have knowledge of the physiology of the digestive organs in monogastric animals and ruminants
• have knowledge of the absorption of nutrients from the digestive system
• have knowledge of rumen function, the rumen's microbiome and the importance of ruminal pH for digestion and health
• have knowledge of the development of the digestive system in ruminants, from birth until the rumen function is fully developed
• have knowledge of how incorrect or insufficient nutrition can lead to disease in monogastric animals and ruminants

Skills:

• explain connections between nutritional content and structure in different types of feed
• explain the processes in the digestive system in different species, and what significance these have for production, health and welfare in different animal species
• explain the difference between the digestive systems of monogastric animals and ruminants

General competence

• have basic insight into how feed materials can affect production and health at individual and herd level, and be able to communicate this in a professional context