In order to pass the course, the student must have active participation in lectures and practical training. The prerequisite for passing the examination is the preparation and defence of a seminar paper on the topic assigned by the supervisor (in the range A-E), which is the result of self-study. The examination is awarded on the basis of an assessment of the knowledge acquired (in the A-E range).

The student acquires knowledge and knowledge in the field of principles of phase nutrition and differences in feeding in individual species of animals - monogastric farm animals, ruminants, pets. The aim is to achieve the student's ability to evaluate feed rations or feed mixtures in terms of ensuring the standard nutrient and energy requirements, taking into account the specifics related to feed intake, feeding method or selection of suitable feeds and their role in animal nutrition. After completing the course, the student will be able to evaluate or assess feed rations and implement knowledge of the principles of nutrition and feeding in the practical implementation of nutrition in individual animal species. The learning outcomes are verified by the preparation of a seminar paper, its defence and a final examination.

General principles of nutrition and feeding of monogastric animals. General principles of nutrition and feeding of polygastric animals. Standards of nutrient and energy requirements in the diets of monogastric animals. Standards of nutrient and energy requirements in the diets of polygastric animals. Nutrient and energy requirements for maintenance and production. Feed intake; methods of assessing feed intake, factors influencing feed intake. Feeding regime. Methods of feeding. Compound feeds for poultry and pigs. Feedstuffs in non-ruminant nutrition. Feedstuffs in ruminant nutrition. Feed components in pet nutrition.

McDonald, P. et al. Animal Nutrition. Seventh edition. Harlow, England : Pearson, 2011. p.714. ISBN 9781408204276

National Research Council. "Nutrient requirements of swine." (2012);

National Research Council. Nutrient requirements of dairy cattle: 2001. National Academies Press, 2001;

National Research Council. Nutrient requirements of dogs and cats. National Academies Press, 2006.

Frape, D. (2010). Equine nutrition and feeding. Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

Hand, M.S., Thatcher, C.D., Remillard, R.L., Roudebush, P. (2010) Small Animal Clinical Nutrition. 4th Edition.

Conditions for completion of course:

In order to pass the course, the student must have active participation in lectures and practical training. The prerequisite for passing the examination is the preparation and defence of a seminar paper on the topic assigned by the supervisor (in the range A-E), which is the result of self-study. The examination is awarded on the basis of an assessment of the knowledge acquired (in the A-E range).