Transcript title
Animal Nutrition
Credits
2
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
20
Lecture hours
20
Prerequisites
VT 200, VT 201, VT 203, VT 209 and VT 212.
Corequisites
VT 202, VT 204, VT 206.
Course Description
Covers the basic principles of nutrition, the development of nutrition protocols based on the life stage and health status of the patient, and explores special prescription diets used in veterinary medicine.
Course learning outcomes
1. Calculate energy and nutrient requirements based on life stage and health status of the patient.
2. Explain the potential benefits and toxicities of nutritional supplements.
3. Develop nutrition protocols for hospital patients and clientele.
4. Compare and contrast therapeutic diet options.
5. Explain the nutritional care of newborns.
Content outline
Introduction, Nutrients, Water
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
Feed Analysis/Energy
Energy/Body Condition Scoring/Energy Requirements
Pet Food/AAFCO Requirements
Pet Food Labels/Types of Pet Foods
Feeding Dogs
Feeding Cats
Nutrition in Clinical Practice
Veterinary Prescription Diets
Required materials
Course pack.