The meaning of good nutrition. The roles and importance of the various nutrients. Introduction to the biochemistry of nutrient use. Nutritional requirements in relation to systems of digestion. Means to overcome deficiencies. Assessment of the nutritive values of feed stuffs. Practical aspects of feeding and efficiency of feed use. Maximizing use of locally available feed resources. Knowledge and understanding of the principal diseases of livestock and the importance of animal health and disease surveillance. Understanding of the causes, prevention and control of major livestock diseases. Appreciation of the need to maintain cost-effective and sustainable biosecurity and animal health surveillance measures. The risks to humans exposed to diseases carried by animals.
- Teacher: Alwyn Kawona