Course coordinator
Consultation is by appointment. To make an appointment, please email�e.soumeh@uq.edu.au.�
The nutrition of domestic and wild animals, nutritional ecology, nutrients, digestion and nutrient supply, food evaluation and quality, regulation of food intake, quantitative nutrition.
Evidence of immunity to Q fever is mandatory for this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
External mode of study is restricted and will require permission to enrol. To request permission email agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au with the course information and include relevant supporting evidence.
Eligibility criteria: 1. Students must show evidence that travel time of greater than 90 minutes or 100km from Gatton Campus and is reflected in mySI-net: Acceptable Evidence advice that MySi-net record is up to date; 2. Students must show evidence that work commitments restrict their ability to attend regular practicals: Acceptable Evidence a letter from employer 3. Students with core course timetable clashes: Acceptable Evidence a copy of correspondence from Science My Timetable indicating clash is unable to be resolved. Clashes with elective courses will not be considered. 4. Students unable to provide this evidence will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Animal Nutritionᅠand Technology ANIM2053ᅠfocuses on digestion, absorption, and metabolism of feed and how the different dietary components/nutrients are assimilated into products or used to maintain life. In order for a feed to be utilised by an animal, it has to be palatable to be consumed, digestible to be broken down into small units, absorbable to enter the body and metabolisable to be utilised into energy and structural components.ᅠYou will develop anᅠunderstanding of this series of events in order to be able to feed your animals whether production, pet or wild. While covering a broad range of animalsᅠ(domestic, wild, ruminants and simple-stomached), we will explore feed prehension methods, digestion and how this affects the types of nutrients which animals absorb into their bodies, nutrient requirements and how these are influenced by production type and rate, and the environment, and how to process feed so that it is safer, more palatable and more nutritious. This courseᅠprovides coverage of the fundamental aspects of chemical composition of feeds and the constituents of feed that supply nutrients to the animal. We then build on this to examineᅠhow to feed animals to achieve desired outputs.
This course has mandatory immunisation requirements due to an increased risk of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) for students working with animals or in agricultural environments. Students will be asked to provide evidence of immunity to Q fever via my.UQ My Requests as a condition of enrolment in this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
It's assumed that you have a reasonable knowledge of organic chemistry and intermediary biochemistry (e.g. from CHEM1004 and AGRC2001), Animal Biology (ANIM1020), Animal Behaviour, Handling & Wellbeing (e.g. from ANIM1014), and Agricultural Microbiology and Gene Technology (AGRC2013).
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ANIM3040, ANIM7240 (co-taught)
Restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements.
External offering requires permission to enrol.
This course is jointly-taught with:
This course shares content with ANIM2053 In Person and ANIM7240 In Person, with activities and assessment that may vary (Residential School sessions for External mode) to suit the mode and campus of study.
Consultation is by appointment. To make an appointment, please email�e.soumeh@uq.edu.au.�
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
For External mode of ANIM2053,ᅠit is compulsory for students to attend all practical sessions during residential school (23 -25 September 2024) and to hand in the practical worksheet/assessments/reports.
Theᅠweekly online quizzes are optional and not assessable.
To provide students with knowledge and skills associated with the fundamental concepts of animal nutrition. The focus of this course will be on the digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients. The capacity of the different classes of feeds to supply the animal with nutrients to meet its requirements for maintenance, growth, and production will be discussed.
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Categorise the different classes and constituents of feeds that supply nutrients to animals.
LO2.
Outline the digestion and absorption processes and demonstrate the role of the different segments of the gastrointestinal tract.
LO3.
Use the fundamental differences in digestion and metabolism between the simple stomach animal and the ruminant animal to differentiate between the type of digestive system they have, and the feeds they eat.
LO4.
Analyse the interactions between nutrients, and the impact of that on the utilisation of feed by animals.
LO5.
Use feed and animal requirement tables to assess the nutritional status of animals and design diets to meet their needs.
LO6.
Demonstrate core practical skills including the sampling and preparation of feed for analysis, using laboratory techniques.
LO7.
Undertake experiments, interpret qualitative and quantitative outcomes and concisely communicate the results in written laboratory reports.
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Examination |
In-Semester Exam
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20% |
23/09/2024 - 25/09/2024
The In-Semester exam will happen in residential school during In-Semester Break. |
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration |
Practical Assessments
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35% equal weight of Practical worksheets (8 practical x 4.375%) |
23/09/2024 - 25/09/2024
Residential school includes 3 full days during mid semester break, where all the practical component of the course is delivered and assessed in-person. |
Examination |
Final Examination
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45% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
23/09/2024 - 25/09/2024
The In-Semester exam will happen in residential school during In-Semester Break.
In-Semester Exam will include multiple choice question, fill_in_the_blank, and short answer. Exam includes contents of week 1 to end of week 8.
Paper-based exam – this exam will be invigilated on-campus and conducted in your normal class room and time during the residential school.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams.
If policies are changed that relate to on-campus study, then an online Blackboard exam may need to be used which would be invigilated through Zoom.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Planning time | 10 minutes |
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Duration | 60 minutes |
Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
Materials | Bilingual unmarked dictionary |
Exam platform | Paper based |
Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
You may be able to defer this exam.
23/09/2024 - 25/09/2024
Residential school includes 3 full days during mid semester break, where all the practical component of the course is delivered and assessed in-person.
Practical assessments include a series of practical worksheets and reports completed during residential school. The Practical assessments are worksheets and calculations done at the end of each practical class during the residential school including:
1 - Feed composition, sampling and analysis, weight 5%
2- Feed intake, sampling and dry matter, weight 5%
3- Digestibility of feeds, weight 5%
4- Chicken growth bioassay, weight 5%
5- Feed optimization, weight 5%
6- Energy calculations, weight 5%
7- Cat and dog nutrient requirements and supply, weight 5%
These assessment tasks are to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
The calculations and answers to the questions will be checked by tutors in the practical class.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Final Theory Exam during exam period. It will include all content including lectures and practical sessions covered in 13 weeks.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all of your exams. Students enrolled in External delivery must attend the exam in-person at an approved off-campus venue.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Planning time | 10 minutes |
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Duration | 120 minutes |
Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted |
Materials | Bilingual unmarked dictionary |
Exam platform | Paper based |
Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
You may be able to defer this exam.
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 0% - 34% |
2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 35% - 46% |
3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: 47% - 49% |
4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 50% - 64% |
5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 65% - 74% |
6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 75% - 84% |
7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 85% - 100% |
All Assessment is Compulsory
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Please note the following when writing assignments
You must not re-use past work from previous assessments in your assignments.
TurnItInᅠ
Assignments that are required to be submitted through TurnItIn, must only be uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course Blackboard site.ᅠ If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action.ᅠᅠ
Release of marks
Unless specifically indicated by the lecturer involved,ᅠevery attempt will be made to haveᅠthe results for progressive assessment tasks available within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester, the results will be available before the day of your end of semester examination in the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. Results and feedback availability will be advised to you by email or announced via the course Blackboard site.ᅠ
Re-mark Applications – refer to the University's Re-mark Policy to check your eligibility
Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:
Remark applications will not be considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.ᅠ
Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred In-Semester Examinations)
Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on the my.UQ website
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Item | Description | Further Requirement |
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PPE | Lab coats and appropriate footwear are compulsory for all practical classes | own item needed |
You must complete the fieldwork safety training' online induction course prior to the first practical class (week 2). It is available on your blackboard site.
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 1
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Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 2
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Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 3
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Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 4
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Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 5
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Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 6
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 7
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 8
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 9
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Multiple weeks From Mid Sem break To Mid Sem break |
Practical |
Practical Content A series of practical components will be delivered at the residential school on 23 - 25 September 2024. Sub-activity: Practical 1: Introduction to feeds and supplements - Common feed ingredients and their major nutrient content - Supplement familiarisation (energy, proteins and minerals) Practical 2: Estimate weight of steer - Estimate amount of feed (pasture, silage, concentrate, hay) a steer will eat - Sampling and measurements (weights vs density) - Calculating DM of feeds above Practical 3 (Part1): Digestibility - In vitro and in sacco digestibility experiments on pasture, silage and hay, use Daisy in vitro and rumen fluid collected from cows Practical 3 (Part2): Digestibility - Measurement and calculations (class results) excel exercise. Practical 4: 3 week study of nutrients on growth performance of broiler chicken/ weekly body weight and feed weighing Practical 5: - Feed / Diet formulation - NASEM Cow feed formulation Practical 6: - Manual energy calculations. Various exercises around energy requirements and supply Practical 7: - Cat and dog nutrient requirements and home made diets Practical 8: formulating horse diet |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 10 Applied dairy nutrition |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 11 Comparative digestive physiology |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 12 Principles of companion animal nutrition |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Weekly lecture series - Week 13 Principles of aqua nutrition |
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
Student immunisation requirements
The University policy Vaccination and Immunisation (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/2.60.08-vaccinations-and-immunisation) provides information about immunisation and screening requirements related to programs and courses. Failure to comply with student immunisation requirements can lead to an increased risk of serious illness occurring. Therefore, non-compliance will result in the relevant course/s being dropped from your enrolment under Section 3.2 of the Enrolment policy (https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.40.11-enrolment).