APM 1103 Applied Biochemistry of Farm Animals

The course encompasses aspects of general and applied biochemistry relevant for livestock and poultry production. It includes discussions on structure, function and metabolism of biomolecules, enzymes and hormones, minerals as well as ruminant and poultry biochemistry. 

Course Objectives

• To enable students understand the general pathways through which nutrients are metabolized in animals
• To enable students appreciate the unique features of nutrient metabolic pathways  among various food animals
• To enable students to explain the biosynthesis of major animal products

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, learners should be able to:

• Explain the general pathways through which nutrients are metabolized in animals
• Explain the unique features that exist in nutrient metabolic pathways of various food animals
• Discuss the biosynthesis of major animal products such as milk and eggs