Maricopa Community Colleges  ANS213   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
ANS213 19956-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Animal Feeding
Principles of animal nutrition and digestion. Selection, evaluation and use of feeds to meet the needs of various classes of farm animals. Study of ruminants and how they utilize feed. Essentials of a balanced ration. Feed materials, quality and preparation in developing balanced rations. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ANS213   19956-99999 Animal Feeding
1. Explain the basic principles of digestion, absorption, and metabolism as they relate to various farm livestock. (I)
2. Identify and explain the purpose of various nutrients required by farm livestock. (I)
3. Identify and contrast various sources of feed for farm livestock. (II)
4. Explain the uses of various by-products, additives, and implants in livestock feed. (II)
5. Explain and practice procedures for processing and evaluating livestock feed. (III)
6. Explain the concept of the balanced ration, and identify the essential elements of the balanced ration. (IV)
7. Describe the special nutritional requirements of various farm livestock, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, and swine. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ANS213   19956-99999 Animal Feeding
    I. Principles of Animal Nutrition
        A. Digestion, absorption, and metabolism
        B. Types and roles of nutrients
      II. Types and Sources of Animal Feed
          A. Pasture and range forages
          B. Sources of roughage and concentrates
          C. By-products, additives, and implants
        III. Processing and Evaluating Feed
          IV. Ration Formulation
              A. The balanced ration
              B. Animal use of the balanced ration
            V. Special Needs of Farm Livestock
                A. Beef cattle
                B. Dairy cattle
                C. Horses
                D. Sheep
                E. Swine
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