The purpose of the "FARM ANIMAL NUTRITION" course is to train students in animal nutrition, with the aim of sustainable production of safe, high-quality livestock products while ensuring the well-being of farmed species and the protection of the environment.
Upon successful completion of the course students will:
- learn about the composition and characteristics of animal feed and will be able to recognize the main categories referred to in animal nutrition.
- understand the basic principles of nutrition physiology and realize the importance of nutrition in meeting the energy and nutrient needs of animals.
- understand the general principles governing animal nutrition and will realize the need to formulate specialized rations depending on the species and the physiological condition of the farmed species
- understand the importance of nutrition for the production of safe and quality livestock products.
- learn about the applications of biotechnology in animal nutrition and understand their importance for the sustainable development of animal production.
- learn to search online databases.
