APSC-4264: Companion and Exotic Animal Nutrition
Description: Idiosyncrasies and conformities of digestive systems and metabolic characteristics of cats, dogs, reptiles, small mammals, birds, and fish. Nutrient requirements by life-stage of cats, dogs, reptiles, small mammals, birds, and fish. Food ingredients, software-based pet food formulations, pet food labels, and regulatory frameworks. Modifications of pet food formulations for life stage and physiological conditions. Attributes of food ingredients that impact quality and nutritional value. Pet food packaging nutritional claims. Evaluation of newly emerging information and scientific literature regarding nutritional requirements of cats, dogs, reptiles, small mammals, birds, and fish.
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Course Hours: 3 credits
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Sections Taught: 0
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