Animal & Avian Sciences: Dr. Richard Erdman

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Dr. Richard Erdman

Dr. Richard Erdman

Professor

Ph.D. - University of Kentucky, 1979

Phone: 301-405-1366
Email: erdman@umd.edu

Teaching Duties:

ANSC 315 Applied Animal Nutrition
Prerequisite: ANSC 215. Formerly ANSC 203. Elements of nutrition, source characteristics and adaptability of various feedstuffs to several classes of livestock. A study of the composition of feeds, nutrient requirements and computerized formulation of economic diets and rations for livestock.

ANSC 612 Energy Nutrition
Prerequisite: ANSC 401 or NFSC 450, and BCHM 461 or permission of instructor. Advanced study of nutritional energetics in animals including humans, domestic animals and wildlife. Discussion of techniques used in energy metabolism research and factors affecting energy intake, absorption, utilization and deposition. Dietary guidelines and systems for describing energy requirements.