AGV 145 - Animal Nutrition

1. Appraise all key nutrients
   1. Explain six nutrient classes
   2. Define each nutrient’s function(s)
   3. State the function of water as a nutrient
   4. Identify the three classes that provide energy
2. Evaluate the role of carbohydrates in nutrition
   1. Identify different classes of carbohydrates
   2. Differentiate those that produce energy for different species
   3. Outline classification of carbohydrates based on number of sugar molecules
3. Assess key fats
   1. List different classes of fats
   2. Explain fatty acid structure and bonding
4. Compare and contrast key amino acids and proteins
   1. Identify amino acids
   2. Define limiting amino acid
   3. Characterize essential amino acids for dogs and cats
5. Evaluate key vitamins and minerals
   1. Recognize water-soluble vitamins
   2. Identify fat-soluble vitamins
   3. Differentiate macrominerals vs microminerals
6. Compare and contrast, by common species, animal digestion and absorption of nutrients
   1. Sketch a simple digestive tract (dog, cats, pigs)
   2. Explain the form and function of the simple digestive tract
   3. Describe the form and function of the ruminant digestive tract
   4. Discuss the form and function of the hind-gut fermenter digestive tract
7. Examine energy balance
   1. Define RER, BER, MER, DER, ME, kcal
   2. Calculate estimated energy requirements
8. Analyze pet food regulation in the USA and pet food labels
   1. Outline the role of regulation in production and sales
   2. Explain required components of a pet food label
   3. Classify nutrient content of pet foods
   4. Discuss how nutrient information is obtained from product labels
9. Recognize foods used to treat medical disorders of common species
   1. List therapeutic diets
   2. Define dietary responsive disorders
10. Compare and contrast food additives and pet food preservatives
    1. Define the role of antioxidants
    2. Distinguish synthetic versus naturally derived antioxidants
11. Use body condition scoring schemes of common species
    1. List two primary body condition scoring scales used
    2. Define what is normal, underweight, overweight, and obese
12. Describe nutritional support of convalescent domestic species
    1. Define guideline for nutritional support
    2. List routes of administration
    3. State importance of feeding orders
13. Explain the nutritional requirements of birds and small mammals
    1. Define nutritional deficiencies in birds and small mammals
    2. List diets and treats for exotic pets
    3. State key nutritional factors for birds and small mammals