Principles of Animal Nutrition

Module Details

• NQF Level6
• Credits12
• Typecore

Description & Prerequisites

This module is part of the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Degree (Animal Science option). Students who complete this module will be able to identify, describe and discuss basic animal nutrition concepts, technologies and strategies for efficient livestock production for sustainable food security and the development of the local livestock industry. The module will be useful to animal scientists, livestock managers, agricultural scientists and farmers who are interested in livestock nutrition and feed management. The module is aimed at training animal scientists, and livestock managers to identify and select correct livestock feeding systems for more efficient livestock production.