Content (Syllabus outline)
• Comparative anatomy and function of digestive system in farm animals.
• Physiology of digestion, distinctiveness in absorption of some nutrients.
• Microbial digestion.
• Gastrointestinal defence mechanisms.
• Comparative postnatal development of digestive tract.
• Metabolism of nutrients; homeostasis-homeoresis
• Modern protein evaluation systems.
• Nutrition and acid-base balance.
• Physiological basis and mode of action of some feed supplements. • Nutritionally related digestive and metabolic disorders.
• Possibilities of nutrition to reduce negative impact on environment.
• Animal nutrition and the quality of animal products – functional food.
Prerequisites
a) Prerequisites for the inclusion in the work:
Enrolment in the corresponding year of study programme and basic knowledge (exams) in the field of chemistry and biochemistry, animal physiology and nutrition.
b) Prerequisites for performing study obligations:
1) Accepted seminar assignment is a prerequisite to accede to colloquium.
2) Passed colloquium is a prerequisite for the final exam.