BMS 7336: Veterinary Nutrition
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Students or (Instructor Permission or Permission of College Approver)
Introduce basic biochemical aspects of metabolism and function of energy, protein, fat, minerals and vitamins in the diet. Determine nutrient requirements of food animals, pets, and horses under various physiological states. Understand fate of various nutrients in simple stomached animals, ruminants, and cecal fermenters. Discuss clinical nutrition problems specific to each species. Note: This course involves a component of distance education as defined by the AVMA Council on Education. Please see course syllabus for details.
(Typically Offered: Fall)