Hygiene of Bovine Production
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The aims of the course are train students on the analysis of critical point in the bovine farms (dairy and beef) with specific focus on data analysis produce from DHIA or collected from the farmer, The final scopus could be the increase in milk quality or improve of viral diseases control. Part of teh course will be organize in different commercial farms with different management, housing, and diffeent bacteria or viral problem. Different practition or expert will be able to integrtae part of teh course with personal experience
Expected learning outcomes
At course completion the student will have an updated perspective of management of dairy and beef farm but also the possibility to use the program or software. Students will also acquire analytical and presenting skills related to the course topics.
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 students will have the possibility to have lesson in class (part of the course ) but also with the support of Team/Zoom. Part of the lesson will be record and the students will be able to have also the opportunity to see the lesson in different time of the day. Each student will be able to have a customize ppt with different pictures and data from different farms and in this way we will be able to cover the practical approach in the farm
Course syllabus
Introduction of the course and discussion on the ratings obtained in previous years
Meeting / seminar with students from previous years to discuss the contents of the course and identify any strengths and / or weaknesses (2h)
Problems of hygiene standards on the farm (10h)
Principles of animal welfare in farms (2h)
Welfare and importance of the health status of breeding in its economic and social effects (2h)
Programming of surveillance, control and prevention against infectious and contagious diseases in particular mastitis, respiratory disease and lameness (10h)
Epidemiology (4h)
Classification of animal diseases (2h)
Interaction between pathogen and host environment (2h)
Analysis of critical points in the farms (10h)
Type of analysis to be made and sent to various laboratories of reference (2h)
Meeting / seminar with students from previous years to discuss the contents of the course and identify any strengths and / or weaknesses (2h)
Problems of hygiene standards on the farm (10h)
Principles of animal welfare in farms (2h)
Welfare and importance of the health status of breeding in its economic and social effects (2h)
Programming of surveillance, control and prevention against infectious and contagious diseases in particular mastitis, respiratory disease and lameness (10h)
Epidemiology (4h)
Classification of animal diseases (2h)
Interaction between pathogen and host environment (2h)
Analysis of critical points in the farms (10h)
Type of analysis to be made and sent to various laboratories of reference (2h)
Prerequisites for admission
On the base of information provided in the previous years and with the possibility to improve the information on bovine bacteria and virus but also to know basic information about dairy management
Teaching methods
Lesson in the class but also in the farm simulation with different case report
Teaching Resources
Pdf, article or ppt will provide from the teacher at ink http://pmoroniifb.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/
Assessment methods and Criteria
During the normal period we will have same evaluation with the student with case report and the final exam will be a ppt with all the data of the farm and suggestion to improve milk quality. Farmer will attend the exam
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