Course code Vete4094
Credit points 1.50
Animal Nutrition II
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes4
Date of course confirmation21.03.2012
Responsible UnitClinical Institute
Course developer
lect.
Kristīne Drevinska
Mg. med. vet.
Course abstract
Domestic Animal Nutrition provides knowledge about the needs of the animal's (dogs, cats and small exotic animals) body for essential nutrients such as water, carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, fat, vitamins and minerals. Balancing of the food products and suitability for certain age and physiological condition are studied during this course. Students acquire basic principles of choice of the right diet in health and disease.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Basic knowledge of feed science, types of pet food and feeding regimes for domestic (pet) animals.
Skills and competence to choose an appropriate diet for pet animal depending on the health status, age and species.
Understanding of the basic principles of balanced nutrition - necessity for nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, microelements, proteins, carbohydrates, fat and provision of nutrients with different types of feed.
Compulsory reading
1. Case L. P., Carey D. P., Hirakaawa D. A. Canine and Feline nutrition A Resource for companion animal professionals. Louis: Mosby. 1995. 455 p.
2. Hand M. S., Thatceher C. D., Remillard R. L., Roudebush P. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition. 4th edition. Missouri: Mark Morris Institute, 2000. 1192 p.
3. Pond W. G., Church D. C., Pond K. R. Basic animal nutrition and feeding. New York: John Wiley& Sons, 1995. 615 p.
4. Пибо П., Бьюрж В., Эллиотт Д. Энциклопедия клинического питания собак. Можайск: Медия Лайн. 2006. 486 c.
Further reading
1. Birchard S. J., Sherding R. G. Saunders Manual of Small Animal Practice. 3rd ed. Saunders: Elsevier, 2006.
2. Hand M. D., Novotny B. J. Pocket Companion to Small Animal Clinical Nutrition. 4th edition. Mark Morris institute, 2002.
3. Симпсон Дж. В., Андерсон Р. С., Маркуелл П. Дж. Клиническое питание собак и кошек: руководство для ветеринарного врача. Пер. с англ. Е. Махиянова. Москва: Аквариум, 2000. 247 c.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Animal Feed Science and Technology. Journal. Elsevier. ISSN: 0377-8401
2. The European Journal of Companion Animal Practice. The official Journal of Fecava. Publisher: Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations. ISSN: 1018-2357
3. The Veterinary Journal. Elsevier. ISSN: 1090-0233