Monogastric Production System
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
Aim of the course is to provide the knowledge on the swine management and feeding and notes on horse rearing. Therefore to supply the tools to apply the recent rearing techniques.
Expected learning outcomes
Tools and methods for a technical evaluation and an appropriate management of pig husbandry. Basic guidelines on horse farming.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
PIGS:
Characteristics of the swine breeds and parameters for their choice. Farming typologies for the reproduction and fattening. Boars rearing: reproduction activity and semen evaluation, management and feeding. Sows rearing: fertility and reproduction, management and feeding. Piglets rearing: from birth to weaning and the post-weaning. Fattening pigs rearing: management, farm structures and equipment, feeding, light and heavy pig production techniques. Disease prevention and animal welfare. Swine farm costs. Organic swine farming: guidelines, techniques, productivity and meat quality. Notes on the environmental impact of swine farms. Slaughter and carcass evaluation. Meat characteristics and quality.
EQUINES:
Classification of equines. The main breeds of horses and mules. Elements of anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of horses. Management and breeding of the horse. Equine nutrition and feeding. Nutrient requirements of the horse. Nutritive values of feedstuffs. Basic ration formulation. Grassland and pasture management. Donkey milk production.
Characteristics of the swine breeds and parameters for their choice. Farming typologies for the reproduction and fattening. Boars rearing: reproduction activity and semen evaluation, management and feeding. Sows rearing: fertility and reproduction, management and feeding. Piglets rearing: from birth to weaning and the post-weaning. Fattening pigs rearing: management, farm structures and equipment, feeding, light and heavy pig production techniques. Disease prevention and animal welfare. Swine farm costs. Organic swine farming: guidelines, techniques, productivity and meat quality. Notes on the environmental impact of swine farms. Slaughter and carcass evaluation. Meat characteristics and quality.
EQUINES:
Classification of equines. The main breeds of horses and mules. Elements of anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of horses. Management and breeding of the horse. Equine nutrition and feeding. Nutrient requirements of the horse. Nutritive values of feedstuffs. Basic ration formulation. Grassland and pasture management. Donkey milk production.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
The teacher will carry out the course mainly using lectures. However, educational outings are provided to learn about realities in the livestock sector and classroom work (such as exercises on computer programs or analysis of specific texts / problems) to deepen some topics covered during the course.
Teaching Resources
The material used for the lessons of the course is made available to students during the course, but it is also available on the ARIEL online teaching website. The following texts are also indicated: "Appunti di Suinicoltura", Pier Giorgio Monetti - Cristiano Giraldi Ed.; "Manuale di allevamento suino", Francesco Bertocchini e Iller Campani - Edagricole; "Riproduzione nel suino", Chiara Spelta, Roberto Spelta and Emilio Tirloni - Edizioni -Informatore Agrario; "Prontuario degli alimenti per il suino", Daniele Cevolani - Edagricole. Online course: http://ariel.unimi.it/User/Default.aspx
Assessment methods and Criteria
Final individual test with oral exam. The test consists of an interview on the program topics aimed at ascertaining the level of knowledge and skills acquired by the candidate. The mark is expressed in thirtieths.
Unit 1
AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 4
Field activity: 12 hours
Practicals: 12 hours
Lessons: 20 hours
Practicals: 12 hours
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Galassi Gianluca
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Galassi Gianluca
Unit 2
AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 2
Computer room practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Professor:
Rapetti Luca
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Rapetti LucaProfessor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
DiSAA
Reception:
By appointment
Office (Building 21050)