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