The science of animal nutrition encompasses principles of chemistry (especially biochemistry), physics, mathematics, and ethology (animal behavior).
Animal nutrition in the food industry may also be concerned with economics and food processing.
A Bachelor of Science in agricultural, biological or related life sciences is usually required.
A typical course would study the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, minerals, vitamins and water, and the relationship between these nutrients and animal production.
[2] Those with an educational background can expect to be employed in the following areas: