Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis (Tier 02)

Detect mineral imbalances and toxins in animals to develop tailored feeding and supplement plans using data.

 

Unlock the knowledge and tools needed to detect mineral imbalances, toxic metals, and nutritional deficiencies in animals. In Tier 2, you’ll gain the expertise to interpret Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis (F-TMA) results, providing critical insights into your patients’ health and well-being.

What You’ll Learn in

Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis (Tier 02)

Master F-TMA Interpretation

 Learn to analyze Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis results to uncover mineral imbalances, toxic metals, and nutritional deficiencies.

Develop Customized Nutritional Plans

 Gain the skills to create individualized feeding and supplementation strategies for dogs, cats, and horses, enhancing their overall health and well-being.

Address Common Mineral and Metal Issues

 Identify prevalent mineral deficiencies and toxic metal exposures in animals, and discover evidence-based solutions to correct these imbalances.

Apply Knowledge Through Case Studies

 Review real-world case studies to build confidence in interpreting results and implementing effective nutrient balancing programs.

 

Join Us Now and Transform Your Understanding of Nutrition Into Actionable Insights!


THIS IS YOUR PATH TO BECOMING A CLINICAL ANIMAL NUTRITIONIST.

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Course Overview

 

History of Hair

Explore the origins and significance of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis in veterinary medicine.

 

 

Understanding F-TMA Laboratory Tests

Learn about the lab processes, equipment, and standards used in F-TMA testing.

 

 

F-TMA vs. Blood Tests

Discover the differences between F-TMA and blood tests and their respective roles in evaluating organ function.

 

 

Components of Test Results

Understand mineral levels, ratios, oxidation rates, and toxic metal analysis to gain a complete picture of an animal’s health.

 

 

Nutrient Balancing Programs

Learn to create customized nutritional strategies for dogs, cats, and horses based on unique patterns revealed by F-TMA results.

 

 

Significance of Minerals and Metals

Uncover the relationships between minerals and toxic metals, and their impact on the body's overall health.

 

Educational Structure

In this module, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis (F-TMA) and its application to improving animal health through tailored nutritional strategies.
References are provided and an opportunity to take the learning experience as deep as you wish to explore. There are quizzes and practicals to complete validating your understanding of the material.

Level 1: The Basics (8 sessions – 1 quiz, 1 practical)

  • Introduction for Fur Tissue Mineral Analysis
  • Fur or Hair?
  • History of Hair TMA: Explore the origins and significance of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis in veterinary medicine.
  • What we are Testing: Understand the fundamental differences between testing the interstitial fluid in a F-TMA and blood tests, focusing on their roles in evaluating organ function.
  • Sample collection and the Test: Learn about the laboratory processes, equipment, and standards used to conduct F-TMA testing and what is included in the test results.
  • Research: Look at the science-based and peer-reviewed studies over the past decades on H-TMA and F-TMA. Build your confidence in this scientific analysis. There will be some outside reading for you to do with this session.
    • General Research
    • Dog & Cat Research
    • Horse, Livestock, Wildlife

LEVEL 2: Components (7 Sessions - 5 quizzes)

Dive deep into the analysis of mineral levels, ratios, oxidation rates, and toxic metal presence to gain critical insights.

  • An organized analytical approach to reading the graph
  • Individual minerals: What mineral levels on the graph can indicate about body function. This session will highlight what each mineral can represent in typical stress responses, digestion, hormone or endocrine needs, and metabolic support in the animals.
  • Ratios: What they indicate and how to use them in nutrient balancing.
  • Oxidation or Metabolism Rate: What it is and how to use this to help with diet recommendations.
  • Toxic Metals: The key heavy metals that affect life and body function will be evaluated with guidance on when to take action and when to go cautiously.

Level 3: Cases (1 practical)

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Horses
  • Interpreting F-TMA Results: Learn to analyze the common F-TMA graph patterns specific to feline, canine, and equine patients. A variety of sessions intermingling everything learned in Tier 01 and Tier 02 (Level 1 and Level 2) with detail that allows you to walk through a case and begin to think with it and apply the skills.
  • Real Patient Case Studies: Review real-world examples to build confidence in interpreting results and creating effective recommendations.
  • Tailored Nutritional Strategies: Develop individualized feeding and supplementation plans based on F-TMA findings.
  • Common Mineral Deficiencies and Toxic Metals: Effectively identify and address prevalent issues affecting cats, dogs, and horses.
  • Nutrient Balancing Programs: Discover how to design customized nutrient balancing strategies based on combining the CAN Survey with specific patterns revealed by F-TMA results.
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