Biochemistry & Nutrition (ANIM3017)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Incompatible
AG325, ANIM3040
Prerequisite
AG201 or LF201
Assessment methods
Final examination & practical examination.
Course enquiries
Prof D. Poppi
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Course description
Digestion & absorption of food in animals, microbiology & biochemistry of ruminal fermentation, regulation of metabolic pathways of protein, lipid & carbohydrate synthesis & degradation, biochemical basis of maintenance & production in farm animals, protein, energy & mineral requirements of animals, nutritive value of feeds, diagnosis of nutritional deficiencies.