Title: Describe animal nutritional requirements.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Investigating General Animal Care

Description should include

  - identifying daily nutritional requirements of animals
  - interpreting a nutrition label
  - establishing amount of food, weighed and measured by manufacturer conversion rates
  - establishing a method for delivery
  - selecting a trusted source of feed for animals
  - identifying water requirements specific to animal species.

Process/Skill Questions:

  - What are the goals of a nutrition program?
  - Why should the geographic location of the animals be considered in planning a nutrition program?
  - What are feed additives?
  - How long can animals live without water? Why is water so important to animals?
  - What safety precautions for the animal are involved in water maintenance?
  - What are safety precautions for the human caretaker?
  - What are the symptoms of dehydration in an animal?
  - What should be done if an animal shows signs of dehydration?