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ANP505Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

MONOGASTRIC NUTRITION

This course on Monogastric Nutrition explains the science governing feed ingestion, digestion, absorption, and excretion in monogastric animals. It covers the composition, availability, and utilization of nutrients in feedstuffs for poultry, swine, and rabbits. Students will learn about nutritional requirements, feed formulation, and the impact of feed on animal production efficiency and health, including the identification and management of nutritional disorders.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
MonogastricNutritionFeedstuffsPoultrySwine

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Monogastric Digestion

2

Feedstuff Classification

3

Nutritional Requirements

4

Feed Additives

5

Nutritional Deficiencies

6

Ration Formulation

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Animal Nutritionist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Feed Formulator

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Livestock Manager

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Poultry Technician

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Swine Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Animal Feed IndustryPoultry FarmingSwine ProductionRabbit FarmingAgricultural Research

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Principles of Monogastric Nutrition

3h

Unit 1: Basic Definitions and Nutritional Limitations of Monogastric Animals

3 study hours
  • •Define basic terminologies in monogastric nutrition.
  • •Differentiate between similar terminologies.
  • •Identify nutritional limitations of monogastric animals.
Week
2

Module 1: Principles of Monogastric Nutrition

3h

Unit 2: Feeding Behaviours of Monogastric Animal

3 study hours
  • •Define feeding behavior.
  • •Identify factors influencing feeding behavior.
  • •Discuss the impact of temperature and water availability on feed intake.
Week
3

Module 1: Principles of Monogastric Nutrition

4h

Unit 3: Digestive Systems and Adaptation of Mode of Feeding

4 study hours
  • •Describe the digestive system of poultry, swine, and rabbits.
  • •Explain the role of fiber in poultry nutrition.
  • •Compare digestive processes in different monogastric species.
Week
4

Module 2: Feedstuffs and Feeding Standards

3h

Unit 1: Definitions and Classifications of Feedstuffs

3 study hours
  • •Define and classify feedstuffs.
  • •Discuss the importance and limitations of feedstuffs.
  • •Explain the nutritive value of common feedstuffs.
Week
5

Module 2: Feedstuffs and Feeding Standards

3h

Unit 2: Feed Additives and Feed Toxins

3 study hours
  • •Understand what feed additives are.
  • •Identify different types of feed additives and their functions.
  • •Discuss the role of feed additives in monogastric nutrition.
Week
6

Module 2: Feedstuffs and Feeding Standards

3h

Unit 3: Feeding Standards and Limitations

3 study hours
  • •Understand what feeding standards are.
  • •Discuss the role of feeding standards in feed formulation.
  • •Explain the limitations of using feeding standards.
Week
7

Module 3: Nutritional Disorders in Monogastric Animals

4h

Unit 1: Nutritional Deficiency and Toxicity Symptoms in Poultry

4 study hours
  • •Explain nutritional deficiencies in poultry.
  • •Identify causes of nutritional deficiencies.
  • •Discuss means of preventing nutritional disorders in poultry.
Week
8

Module 3: Nutritional Disorders in Monogastric Animals

3h

Unit 2: Nutritional Deficiency and Toxicity Symtoms in Swine

3 study hours
  • •Explain nutritional deficiencies in swine.
  • •List causes of nutritional deficiencies.
  • •Discuss how to prevent nutritional disorders in swine.
Week
9

Module 3: Nutritional Disorders in Monogastric Animals

3h

Unit 3: Nutritional Deficiency and Toxicity Symptoms in Rabbit

3 study hours
  • •Mention nutritional deficiencies in rabbits.
  • •List symptoms of nutritional deficiencies.
  • •Explain how deficiencies affect rabbit production.
Week
10

Module 4: Feed Preparation and Its Formulation

3h

Unit 1: Feed types and Processing Methods

3 study hours
  • •Explain feed preparation.
  • •Identify appropriate processing methods for feedstuffs.
  • •Discuss the importance of feed processing.
Week
11

Module 4: Feed Preparation and Its Formulation

4h

Unit 2: Ration Formulation

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of ration formulation.
  • •Identify factors governing ration formulation.
  • •State methods of ration formulation.
Week
12

Module 5: Water in Monogastric Nutrition

3h

Unit 1: Water Requirements And Management in Monogastric Feeding

3 study hours
  • •Appreciate the vital role of water in monogastric animal life.
  • •Realize water sources and their peculiarities.
  • •Justify water demand and influencing factors.
Week
13

Module 5: Water in Monogastric Nutrition

5h

Final Revision and Assignment Preparation

5 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Work on assignments and TMAs.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a table summarizing key differences in digestive systems across poultry, swine, and rabbits (Units 1-3).

2

Practice formulating rations using the Pearson Square method (Module 4).

3

Review deficiency symptoms for each nutrient in poultry, swine, and rabbits (Module 3).

4

Focus on understanding the roles and regulations of feed additives (Module 2).

5

Prepare short notes on the importance of water quality and management (Module 5).

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