Title: Explain animal nutrition and feeding practices.
Course: Foundations of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (18001-I) > Section: Investigating Basic Scientific Skills and Principles in Animal Science

Explanation should include

- defining ration
- identifying the basic nutrients and their functions in maintaining animal health
- analyzing and selecting feed, based on ingredients and nutritional content
- identifying the nutritional requirements of different species
- identifying feeding and supplemental feeding practices based on growth stage and purpose.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are possible sources of the basic required nutrients?
- What disorders may develop if nutrient requirements are not met?
- What are symptoms of toxicity and/or nutritional deficiencies?
- What techniques are used to formulate rations?
- Why is water such an important part of an animal's diet?
- Why is it important to feed animals quality feed?
- How do feeding practices differ in organic and conventional production systems?
- What is the veterinary feed directive, and how does it affect feed choices?