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AS 122 Principles of Animal Science

This document provides information about an activity on the animal digestive system for a principles of animal science course. The introduction discusses how animals obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms and how their digestive systems break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed. The objectives are to illustrate and familiarize students with the digestive systems of ruminant livestock like cattle, non-ruminant livestock, and poultry. The methodology section focuses on the digestive system of cattle as an example of a ruminant livestock.

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AS 122 Principles of Animal Science

This document provides information about an activity on the animal digestive system for a principles of animal science course. The introduction discusses how animals obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms and how their digestive systems break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed. The objectives are to illustrate and familiarize students with the digestive systems of ruminant livestock like cattle, non-ruminant livestock, and poultry. The methodology section focuses on the digestive system of cattle as an example of a ruminant livestock.

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

AS 122
Principles of Animal Science
nd
2 Semester S.Y. 2019-2020

Name: ____________________ Course & Year: _____________


Date Performed: ____________ Date Submitted: ____________

ACTIVITY 3
ANIMAL DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

I. INTRODUCTION

All living organisms need nutrients to survive. Most animals obtain their
nutrients by the consumption of other organisms. . The food consumed consists of
protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates, but the requirements of each are different
for each animal. The digestive system is composed of a series of organs, each with a
specific, yet related function, that work to extract nutrients from food. The digestive
system uses mechanical and chemical methods to break food down into nutrient
molecules that can be absorbed into the blood. Once in the blood, the food
molecules are routed to every cell in the animal's body. Animals use the organs of
their digestive systems to extract important nutrients from food they consume,
which can later be absorbed. Animals, for the most part, ingest their food as large,
complex molecules that must be broken down into smaller molecules that can then
be distributed throughout the body of every cell. Animals obtain lipids, proteins,
carbohydrates, essential vitamins, and minerals from the food they consume.
Digestive system is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body
uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Food and drink must be changed into
smaller molecules of nutrients before the blood absorbs them and carries them to
cells throughout the body. The body breaks down nutrients from food and drink into
carbohydrates, protein, fats, and vitamins.

II. OBJECTIVES
1. To illustrate and familiarize the digestive system of a ruminant livestock;
2. To illustrate and familiarize the digestive system of a non-ruminant livestock; and
3. To illustrate and familiarize the digestive system of poultry animal.
III. METHODOLOGY

RUMINANT LIVESTOCK
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF CATTLE
IV. GENERALIZATION:

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