3sem. hrs.(3:0) Examines the dietary requirements of both companion animals and livestock. Includes the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the gastrointestinal system, nutrient procurement and use, feed additives, growth stimulants, metabolic diseases, and diet therapy. Prerequisites: BIOL 1407 - Biology II and CHEM 3411 - Organic Chemistry I . Prerequisite or Corequisite CHEM 3412 - Organic Chemistry II . Offered spring semester every year.