UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

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COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                                  SPRING 2020

Course Title: FEED EVALUATION, FORMULATION AND PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY

Course Code:              AN-402

Credit Hours:              3(2-1)

Instructor:                   Dr. Nasir Ali Tauqir

Email:                         [email protected]

This course tells about types, availability pattern and characteristics of feed resources of Pakistan. It also critically studies nutrient composition, utilization and significance of different feed stuffs used locally for feed manufacturing of livestock commercial poultry

To acquaint students about the techniques involved in feed evaluation, formulation
and processing

Theory
Techniques for estimating nutritive value of feed stuffs and their validity; in vivo and
laboratory techniques; factors affecting the nutritive value of feeds; measures of protein
quality for monogastric; protein efficiency ratio, gross protein value; the essential amino acid
index; protein evaluation systems for ruminants; natural toxicants of feeds and detoxification;
feeding systems for livestock and poultry; raw feed material handling and storage; mixing
processing and storage of finished; quality control in feed processing; forms of feeds and least
cost ration formulation for ruminant livestock; equine, pets and poultry; feed laws and
regulations.
Practical
Use of computer for least cost ration formulation for various classes of livestock and poultry;
availability pattern of feedstuffs in local market and their price structure; manufacturing of
wholesome feed; demonstration of feeding trials for estimating feed efficiency; visit of feed
mills.
Books Recommended

1. Sharma, A.K. 2012. Animal Nutrition. Oxford Book Company, India.
2. Anonymous. 2003. Commercial and Farm Bins. Owner/Operator’s Manual Book.
3. Banerjee G.C. 1999. Feeds and Principles of Animal Nutrition. Oxford, IBH Publishing
   Co., Pvt., Ltd. New Delhi, India.
4. Cheeke, P.R. 1992. Applied Animal Nutrition. Feeds and Feedings. Delmar Publishers, Canada.
5. Ensminger M.E. J.E. Oldfield and W.W. Heinemann. 1990. Feeds and Nutrition Digest.
   The Ensminger Publishing Co., Clovis, California, USA.
6. McEllihiney, R.R. 1994. Feed Manufacturing Technology IV. American Feed Industry
   Association, Co., Clovis, California, USA.

1. Sharma, A.K. 2012. Animal Nutrition. Oxford Book Company, India.
2. Anonymous. 2003. Commercial and Farm Bins. Owner/Operator’s Manual Book.
3. Banerjee G.C. 1999. Feeds and Principles of Animal Nutrition. Oxford, IBH Publishing
   Co., Pvt., Ltd. New Delhi, India.
4. Cheeke, P.R. 1992. Applied Animal Nutrition. Feeds and Feedings. Delmar Publishers, Canada.
5. Ensminger M.E. J.E. Oldfield and W.W. Heinemann. 1990. Feeds and Nutrition Digest.
   The Ensminger Publishing Co., Clovis, California, USA.
6. McEllihiney, R.R. 1994. Feed Manufacturing Technology IV. American Feed Industry
   Association, Co., Clovis, California, USA.

Note: You can reserve one week for sessional or mid-term exam, and if you wish, one week for student presentations of the assigned research project.

State here the prerequisites of the assigned research project, including term paper or lab assignment, etc.

Write here the distribution of the marks. You can choose any or all from below for the purpose.

Sessional: 08

Mid-term: 12

Final Exam: 20

Practical: 20

Following items are mandatory:

• 80% class attendance.
• Maintenance of Practical Copy.
• Participation in all practical performances or class activities.

FINAL NOTE: The instructions above mentioned in italics and red color are for guidance only. Remove them while completing this course outline template. Your final course outline document should be in black color.