(12) The student determines nutritional requirements for ruminant and non-ruminant animals and communicates the importance of animal nutrition in maintaining a healthy animal. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the anatomy of the digestive system of ruminant and non-ruminant animals;
(B) describe the process of digestion in ruminant and non-ruminant animals;
(C) identify types and sources of nutrients and classes of feeds;
(D) identify feed additives and describe how additives affect the food supply;
(E) evaluate animal dietary needs and feeding factors;
(F) calculate energy requirements and formulate rations;
(G) discuss feeding practices and feed-quality issues; and
(H) analyze the quality of commercially prepared feeds.