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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
ANSCI 61 | Title:
LIVESTOCK FEED/NUTRITION |
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Full Title:
Livestock Feeding and Nutrition |
Last Reviewed:4/5/2018 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
AG 61
Catalog Description:
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The science of animal nutrition is the basis for "Livestock Feeding and Nutrition". The fundamentals of digestion and absorption in both ruminants and non-ruminants are discussed. The nutritive value of feeds as they relate to the formulation of livestock rations will be emphasized including by-product feeding.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The fundamentals of digestion and absorption in both ruminants and non- ruminants is discussed. The nutritive value of feeds as they relate to the formulation of livestock rations will be emphasized including by-product feeding.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
Area: | | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The student will:
A. Identify the role of livestock feeding and its part in human
nutrition.
B. Identify career requirements and potential opportunities leading to
successful employment.
C. Identify cultural inputs that have shaped the livestock nutrition
industry.
D. Apply changing nutritional requirements based upon animal physio-
logical development.
E. Comprehend differences in digestive anatomy that contrast feeding
practices.
F. Demonstrate and comprehend animal behavior as it relates to feeding
practices.
G. Explain in a verbal and written format the role of nutrition in animal
health and ultimately food safety.
H. Collect and calculate data used in ration formulation.
I. Define and recall biological and inorganic factors that impact the
feeding and nutrition industry.
J. Evaluate economic factors and trends in feeding.
K. Formulate rations with economic feasibility.
L. Identify various primary and by-product feeds, forms and processing
techniques.
M. Analyze and comprehend various procurement strategies for feed stuff
purchases.
N. Have reasonable accommodations made to perform all learning objectives
regardless of physical and/or learning disabilities.
Topics and Scope
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1. Unit One: Concepts of Nutrition
a. Historical advancements
b. Animal nutrition and its role in society
2. Unit Two: Feed Analysis and Source
a. Protein
b. Carbohydrates
c. Fats
d. Vitamins
e. Minerals
f. Water
3. Unit Three: Animal Growth, Composition and Variability
a. Water
b. Energy
1. Carboydrates
2. Fats
c. Proteins
d. Inorganic elements
e. Vitamins
4. Unit Four: The Gastrointestinal Tract
a. Types of gastrointestinal tracts:
1. Ruminant
2. Monogastric
3. Modified mono gastric
b. The role of G.I. secretions in the digestive process
c. Digestion and absorption
d. Transport of nutrients after catabolism
e. Fecal and urinary excretions
5. Unit Five: Nutrient Metabolism
a. Water
b. Carbohydrates
c. Lipids
d. Proteins and A.A.
e. Inorganic Minerals
1. Macro or primary elements
2. Micro or trace elements
3. Toxic elements and symptoms
6. Unit Six: Applied Nutrition
a. Feeding standards and productivity
b. Feedstuffs
c. Preparation and processing
d. Ration formulations
e. Non-caloric performance enhancers
7. Unit Seven: Feeding Practices
a. Beef cattle
b. Dairy cattle
c. Sheep
d. Swine
e. Horses
Assignments:
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Assignments will be taken from periodicals, handouts, and texts.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 10 - 30% |
Essay exams | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 20 - 30% |
Homework problems, Quizzes, Exams | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 10 - 30% |
Class performances | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 30 - 60% |
Multiple choice, True/false | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 0% |
None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Pond, W.G., et al. Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding, 4th edition
John Wiley and Sons
Church, D.C. Livestock Feeds and Feeding, 4th edition
Regents/Prentice Hall
Juergens, Marshall H. Animal Feeding and Nutrition, 7th edition
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
National Academy Press NRC Pamphlets
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