Ruminant Animal Production Systems | Università degli Studi di Milano Statale

A.Y. 2019/2020

Max ECTS

Overall hours

SSD

AGR/19

Language

Italian

Included in the following degree programmes

Agricultural Sciences (CLASSE LM-69)-Enrolled from 2010/11 Academic Year Until 2018/19 Academic Year

Learning objectives

The aim of the course is to provide both theoretical and
applied knowledge about husbandry techniques of dairy
and beef ruminants (cattle, sheep, goat) in particular for
intensive farm system.

Expected learning outcomes

skills and tools for technical assessment of different cattle
and goat production systems in order to manage farms as
a technician or consultant.

Lesson period: Second semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible

Zucali Maddalena Enrica

Lesson period

Second semester

Syllabus

Course syllabus

Dairy cattle breeding: breeding of young animals; dairy cattle welfare; automation and computerization of the farm; profitability and environmental sustainability of dairy and beef cattle breeding. Beef cattle breeding: white meat calf farming; stock breeding and calf production; breeding according to the cow-calf line; health and welfare of beef cattle; Breeding of dairy and beef cattle with organic methods.

Prerequisites for admission

animal science

Teaching methods

lectures, data analysis and farm visits

Teaching Resources

slides from lectures and papers

Assessment methods and Criteria

oral examination

Course structure

Unit 1

AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 4

Lessons: 32 hours