Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 3 x 3 hour seminars during semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | RATIONING ASSIGNMENT | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours WRITTEN EXAMINATION | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours WRITTEN EXAMINATION | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Discuss the scientific basis for determining the nutritional requirements of different companion animals and how
these requirements vary between species
2. Explain the principles of diet formulation for companion animals
3. Evaluate the different rationing systems currently being developed in Europe and the United States
Brief description
The module will consider the nutritional requirements of companion animals, and how these animals can be fed which meets these requirements. The expanding research base for this field will be discussed in depth.
Content
This module will integrate the physiology of digestion and absorption in companion animals, their energy and protein requirements, their micronutrient requirements, the feeding for growth and development, and their metabolic disorders. The module will also consider comparative data to contrast the dietary requirements of different companion animals in different physiological states. Recent research developments will be discussed as they pertain to these topics, particularly the recent NRC rationing systems developed in the US.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Rationing assignment, dealing with formulation |
| Communication | Written communication - Exam, Rationing assignment |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Exam, Rationing assignment |
| Information Technology | Rationing assignment |
| Problem solving | Rationing assignment dealing with formulation |
| Research skills | Rationing assignment |
Reading List
Recommended TextPond, W G et al (2005) Basic animal nutrition and feeding 5th Wiley Primo search Recommended Consultation
British Journal of Nutrition Primo search Journal of Animal Science Primo search Journal of Nutrition Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6