ANSC 3200

Comparative Animal Nutrition and Toxicology: Horses, Dogs, Cats, and More

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

At the end of this course, students will (1) be able to match feed resources to the physiological needs of horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, deer, reindeer, birds, reptiles, and a variety of other animals found at home, in zoos, rehabilitation centers, on ranches and farms; (2) understand the intellectual processes by which a successful, science-based feeding strategy should be developed for animals without a history of domestication; and (3) understand the evolutionary and physiological basis for some of the diversity in nutritional strategies and toxicological vulnerabilities found among animals.

When Offered Fall (offered in odd-numbered years only).

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year college biology. Recommended Prerequisite: ANSC 2120 or equivalent.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Comments One weekend field trip.

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