Animal nutrition
The main objective of the course is to provide knowledge regarding the chemical composition of feeds and how it can be determined and evaluated, how nutrient requirements of animals can vary, and how nutrients are metabolised in different animal categories.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
HV0208-30056 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for HV0208
Academic year 2024/2025
Animal nutrition (HV0208-30341)
2025-01-20 - 2025-03-24
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
HV0208 Animal nutrition, 15.0 Credits
Fodervetenskap och husdjurens näringsläraSubjects
Animal Science BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology | 1.5 | 0001 |
| Feed science | 6.0 | 0002 |
| Animal Nutrition | 7.5 | 0003 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to30 credits animal science or biology
5 credits biochemistry
Objectives
Content
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
Costs for study visits may apply. The course assumes good prior knowledge within animal physiology and biochemistry.Responsible department
Department of Animal Nutrition and Management
Further information
Litterature list
Animal Nutrition,** eight edition **
Länk: https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781292251660/animal-nutrition/
Författare: Mc Donald et al.
ISBN: 9781292251660
**Utfodringsrekommendationer till häst **
Länk:https://www.slu.se/globalassets/ew/org/inst/huv/publikationer/utfodringsrekommendationer-for-hast_2013_rapport_289.pdf
Övrig litteratur som kommer att användas i kursen är en samling av bokkapitel, kompendier och andra pdf-filer som kommer att finnas tillängliga på Canvas i digital form.