Dog Feeding and Nutrition (3 cr)

Code: 9A00DS54-3001

General information

Enrollment: 15.04.2025 - 23.11.2025; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 01.09.2025 - 31.07.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 3 cr

Unit: SeAMK Agriculture

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Teachers: Samu Palander

Scheduling groups: Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 100 . Open UAS : 100.)

Groups: MAGRO23
Bachelor of Natural Resources; AGRO24
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Small groups: Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Course: 9A00DS54

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student knows digestion capacity of dogs and how this affects use of possible feed ingredients, is able to compare ingredients, diets and methods of feeding, and can discuss these facts using professional terms. The student knows the main principles of planning of feeding and is able to use different data sources for planning and evaluation. The student understands and is able to take into account the effects of diet formulation on nutritional properties, nutrient composition and availability. The student is able to evaluate practical feeding.

Content

• Principles of dog nutrition and digestion
• Principles and terminology of properties of feed ingredients
• Appropriate data sources
• Different feed ingredients for dogs
• Properties of commercial compound feeds for dogs
• Requirements for nutrition and feeding in some special situations
• Diet formulation using commercial compound feeds and/or different raw ingredients

Materials

Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2010. Koiran ruokinta ja hoito
Hellemann, M. & Marjeta, P. 2021. Koiran ruokinta
Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset (Luonnonvarakeskus)
NRC 2003. Nutrient requirements of dogs and cats

Teaching methods

FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY:

The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment. The study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period. The study does not include joint meetings or pair or group work.

The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments / practice project / exam according to the given instructions. The study requires independent work and scheduling.

Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to comment dog diets and feed components using correct terminology and is able to choose appropriate components

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to comment dog diets and feed components using correct terminology and is able to choose appropriate components. In addition, the student is able to formulate diets and plan use of available feedstuffs

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to comment dog diets and feed components using correct terminology and is able to choose appropriate components. In addition, the student is able to use individual information retrieval and apply the knowledge for diet planning in different situations showing a critical and comprehensive approach