Farming Systems and Animal Welfare
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
Aims of the course is to introduce students in animal husbandry of cattle and other reared species. The course provides knowledge on different rearing systems , animal behaviour and on farm welfare assessment in order to improve livestock management.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of the main livestock production systems as well as the ability to apply this knowledge for livestock management. Students can analize rearing systems and their relationships with the welfare of reared animals
Lesson period: First 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
First semester
The lessons provided for in the timetable will be held both face to face and remotely using the teams platform with complete registration, to allow to be used both in synchronous and asynchronous mode for students not present in the classroom.
The course material and the notices relating to any update related to the evolution of the legislation imposed by Covid-19 will be published on the ariel website. Oral exams, if remote, will be carried out using the Teams platform.
The course material and the notices relating to any update related to the evolution of the legislation imposed by Covid-19 will be published on the ariel website. Oral exams, if remote, will be carried out using the Teams platform.
Prerequisites for admission
No specific information are required. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is suggested as improving the understanding.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is oral test about the topics included in the teaching programs of all modules.
The final mark (expressed in thirtieths) corresponds to the mathematical average of the two section marks.
The final mark (expressed in thirtieths) corresponds to the mathematical average of the two section marks.
Modulo:Tecnologie di allevamento e benessere animale
Course syllabus
Animal welfare, stress and adaptation
basic notion on Learning and domestication
basic notion on social, spatial reproductive and maternal behaviour
Behavioral trait of domestic species
welfare assessment at farm level
welfare assessment at farm level: guidelines and protocols
Human-animal relationship
Animal rearing systems and risk factors for animal welfare
Animal welfare assessement on farm during transport and at slaughterhouse
basic notion on Learning and domestication
basic notion on social, spatial reproductive and maternal behaviour
Behavioral trait of domestic species
welfare assessment at farm level
welfare assessment at farm level: guidelines and protocols
Human-animal relationship
Animal rearing systems and risk factors for animal welfare
Animal welfare assessement on farm during transport and at slaughterhouse
Teaching methods
Theoretical teaching in classroom using multimedia support. Practical training in classroom , visits to farms.
Teaching Resources
Teaching material on website
· C. Carenzi e M. Panzera (Eds) 2008. "Etologia applicata e benessere animale". Vol. 1 - Parte generale. Le Point Veterinaire Italie srl, Milano. ISBN 978-88-95995-52-6.
· C. Carenzi e M. Panzera (Eds) 2009. "Etologia applicata e benessere animale". Vol. 2 - Parte speciale. Le Point Veterinaire Italie srl, Milano. ISBN 978-88-95995-53-3.
· C. Carenzi e M. Panzera (Eds) 2008. "Etologia applicata e benessere animale". Vol. 1 - Parte generale. Le Point Veterinaire Italie srl, Milano. ISBN 978-88-95995-52-6.
· C. Carenzi e M. Panzera (Eds) 2009. "Etologia applicata e benessere animale". Vol. 2 - Parte speciale. Le Point Veterinaire Italie srl, Milano. ISBN 978-88-95995-53-3.
Modulo: Zootecnica
Course syllabus
MILK PRODUCTION
Breeding and management of milk cows
Reproduction and fertility
Pregnancy, calving and lactation
Milking management
Milk production and quality
MEAT PRODUCTION
Livestock management
Weaning and rearing of calves
Raising cattle for beef production
Meat production and quality
SHEEP AND GOAT FARMING
Breeding and management of livestock
Milk production and quality.
PIG FARMING
The raising and breeding of domestic pigs
Italian pig farming systems.
Breeding and management of milk cows
Reproduction and fertility
Pregnancy, calving and lactation
Milking management
Milk production and quality
MEAT PRODUCTION
Livestock management
Weaning and rearing of calves
Raising cattle for beef production
Meat production and quality
SHEEP AND GOAT FARMING
Breeding and management of livestock
Milk production and quality.
PIG FARMING
The raising and breeding of domestic pigs
Italian pig farming systems.
Teaching methods
Theoretical teaching in classroom using multimedia support. Practical training in classroom , visits to farms.
Teaching Resources
eaching material on the website
Other suggested books: Bittante G., Anrighetto I., Ramanzin M. - Tecniche di produzione animale - Liviana Ed., Padova
Molinari Claudia - La bovina da latte. Edagricole, Bologna. ISBN - 88-506-5123-6
Giannone Mario - Gli ovini da latte. Edagricole, Bologna. ISBN - 978-88-506-5505-2
De Luca Giovanni - L'allevamento della capra. Edagricole, Bologna. ISBN - 978-88-506-4950-1.
Bertacchini Francesco e Campani Iller - Manuale di allevamento del suino 1. Edagricole, Bologna. ISBN - 978-88-506-5418-5.
Other suggested books: Bittante G., Anrighetto I., Ramanzin M. - Tecniche di produzione animale - Liviana Ed., Padova
Molinari Claudia - La bovina da latte. Edagricole, Bologna. ISBN - 88-506-5123-6
Giannone Mario - Gli ovini da latte. Edagricole, Bologna. ISBN - 978-88-506-5505-2
De Luca Giovanni - L'allevamento della capra. Edagricole, Bologna. ISBN - 978-88-506-4950-1.
Bertacchini Francesco e Campani Iller - Manuale di allevamento del suino 1. Edagricole, Bologna. ISBN - 978-88-506-5418-5.
Modulo: Zootecnica
AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 6
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Bellagamba Federica
Modulo:Tecnologie di allevamento e benessere animale
AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 6
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Canali Elisabetta Maria Bianca Francesca A
Professor(s)
Reception:
on appointment