VDPAM 7491: Advanced Ruminant Nutrition
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.6, Laboratory 0.8.
Prereq: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Students or (Instructor Permission or Permission of College Approver)
Focus on dairy nutrition and balancing rations from the calf to the adult, lactating cow. Introduction to different feedstuffs and forage varieties to determine those that are best suited to bovine diets. This course starts the week immediately prior to the start of the fall semester and continues throughout the fall semester. Biosecurity: All students must follow current College policies regarding animal contact following foreign travel. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall)