Non Ruminant Nutrition

 Overview of animal nutrition and a comparison between the ruminant and non ruminant digestive system. Digestion in the non-ruminant animal- Digestion of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Concept of nutrient requirements. Energy, protein, mineral and vitamin metabolism.  Anti-nutrient factors in the nutrition of non-ruminant animals. Effect of environment on feed utilization in non-ruminants. Experimentation in non-ruminant animal nutrition.