Animal Nutrition and Diet
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Animal Nutrition
Overview of animal nutrition, importance of nutrition in animal health, and course objectives

Module #2
Nutrient Classification and Functions
Classification of nutrients, functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals

Module #3
Digestive Anatomy and Physiology
Overview of the digestive system, mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine

Module #4
Carbohydrate Nutrition
Types and sources of carbohydrates, carbohydrate digestion and absorption, and importance in animal diets

Module #5
Protein Nutrition
Types and sources of proteins, protein digestion and absorption, and importance in animal diets

Module #6
Lipid Nutrition
Types and sources of lipids, lipid digestion and absorption, and importance in animal diets

Module #7
Vitamin Nutrition
Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, functions, and importance in animal diets

Module #8
Mineral Nutrition
Macro and micro minerals, functions, and importance in animal diets

Module #9
Water and Electrolyte Nutrition
Importance of water and electrolytes in animal diets, functions, and regulation

Module #10
Energy Nutrition
Energy sources, energy requirements, and energy expenditure in animals

Module #11
Nutrition and Animal Growth
Nutrient requirements for growth, factors affecting growth, and growth measurement

Module #12
Nutrition and Animal Reproduction
Nutrient requirements for reproduction, factors affecting reproduction, and reproductive management

Module #13
Ruminant Nutrition
Nutrition of ruminant animals, rumen fermentation, and feed management

Module #14
Non-Ruminant Nutrition
Nutrition of non-ruminant animals, digestive system, and feed management

Module #15
Poultry Nutrition
Nutrition of poultry, digestive system, and feed management

Module #16
Swine Nutrition
Nutrition of swine, digestive system, and feed management

Module #17
Equine Nutrition
Nutrition of horses, digestive system, and feed management

Module #18
Pet Nutrition
Nutrition of companion animals, digestive system, and feed management

Module #19
Feed Analysis and Evaluation
Proximate analysis, feed composition, and feed evaluation

Module #20
Feed Formulation and Manufacturing
Principles of feed formulation, feed manufacturing processes, and quality control

Module #21
Nutrition and Animal Health
Relationship between nutrition and animal health, nutrient deficiencies, and health disorders

Module #22
Nutrition and Animal Behavior
Relationship between nutrition and animal behavior, feeding behavior, and behavioral disorders

Module #23
Sustainable Animal Nutrition
Sustainable animal nutrition practices, environmental impact, and animal welfare

Module #24
Nutrition and Animal Performance
Relationship between nutrition and animal performance, productivity, and efficiency

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Animal Nutrition and Diet career

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