COURSE CODE: ANN 303
COURSE TITLE: Principles of Animal Nutrition
NUMBER OF UNITS: 3 Units
COURSE DURATION: Three hours per week
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Coordinator: Dr. Oladele Abimbola Oso, B. Agric. M. Agric. Ph.D
Email: drosoann@unaab.com
Office Location: Department of Animal Nutrition
Other Lecturers: Prof. Olutosin Oduguwa,
Dr Olusegun Mark Obafemi Idowu,
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Chemical composition of animal body in relation to their feed. Nutrient types: energy,
protein, lipids, fibre, minerals, vitamins. Nutrients for body maintenance and production-
growth, pregnancy, lactation, and egg production. Bioenergetics. Nutrient metabolism,
Nutrient deficiency and symptoms. Concepts of nutrient requirement.
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