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FEEDING OF ANIMALS IS NOT ALWAYS SIMPLE.
Course Code: SGA2
Course Duration: 20 hours (minimum, self paced study, commonly 2 to 8 weeks, less or longer as you need)
As with humans, the nutritional requirements of any animal will vary depending on the species, breed, location, daily routine (e.g., degree of exercise), and other factors. Learning about feed composition and animal nutrition requirements is fundamental in any aspect of animal care.
This course will give you the skills you need to evaluate feeding and select the right feed for digestibility and nutritional content
COURSE CONTENTS - What do you learn?
LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION TO FEEDING ANIMALS AND INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
LESSON 2 THE COMPOSITION OF FEED
LESSON 3 FORAGE
LESSON 4 CONCENTRATES
LESSON 5 FEED ADDITIVES
LESSON 6 MANAGING FEED PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY
LESSON 7 FEEDING SMALL COMPANION ANIMALS AND PETS
LESSON 8 FEEDING LIVESTOCK
LESSON 9 FEEDING WILDLIFE
LESSON 10 EATING AND NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS IN ANIMALS
FINAL ASSESSMENT
Why Study This Course?
- To better care for your animal as a farmer or pet owner
- To look after the animals, you work with (eg. in animal rescue, animal health care, a zoo, pet shop, etc)
How This Course Works
- 20-hour, self-paced course
- Fully online
- Optional, very practical set tasks throughout
- Automated self-assessment tests
- 'Certificate of Completion' on achieving a 60% pass rate on a final assessment