Module code | VKU 224 |
Qualification | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module content | Introduction to animal nutrition with the focus on feed intake, digestibility and metabolism of feeds in both monogastric and ruminant animals. Classification of feedstuffs and the nutritive value in the diet for the different farm animal species. An introduction to applied nutrition and feeding of monogastric and ruminant animals, equine and companion animals. |
Module credits | 12.00 |
NQF Level | 06 |
Programmes | |
Prerequisites | Second year academic level and admission to relevant programme. |
Contact time | 6 lectures per week over 10 weeks |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Animal Science |
Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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