Mixed Farming Systems and Territory
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The aim is to provide a useful guide to an environmental manager on the interactions between livestock, agricultural activities, technology and the environment. This knowledge will make it possible to 1) promote animal production adapted to the place of rearing and the territory, 2) promote biodiversity and ecosystem services, 3) implement a methodological approach for the assessment of contaminants, 4) improve the sustainability and resilience of degraded territories. All this, of course, while respecting animal welfare in the different animal species. Following will be presented the mild and smart use technologies that are applied for the valorization of food products of animal origin and the minimization of waste.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to:
- understand the basic principles of mixed farming systems in different landscape scenarios
- provide optimal solutions for sustainable land-based livestock production
- meet animal welfare requirements
- use in vitro methodologies for the evaluation of contaminants
- identify appropriate technologies for the valorisation of food of animal origin and the minimisation of waste
- address sector-specific issues
- work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- understand the basic principles of mixed farming systems in different landscape scenarios
- provide optimal solutions for sustainable land-based livestock production
- meet animal welfare requirements
- use in vitro methodologies for the evaluation of contaminants
- identify appropriate technologies for the valorisation of food of animal origin and the minimisation of waste
- address sector-specific issues
- work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
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
The activities will be carried out in presence. The procedures and criteria for participating in the face-to-face activity will be published in time on the ARIEL teaching platform.
Course syllabus
The aim is to provide a useful guide to an environmental manager on the interactions between livestock, agricultural activities, technology and the environment. This knowledge will make it possible to 1) promote animal production adapted to the place of rearing and the territory, 2) promote biodiversity and ecosystem services, 3) implement a methodological approach for the assessment of contaminants, 4) improve the sustainability and resilience of degraded territories. All this, of course, while respecting animal welfare in the different animal species. Following will be presented the mild and smart use technologies that are applied for the valorization of food products of animal origin and the minimization of waste.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites are required.
Teaching methods
PowerPoint presentations, videos, laboratory analysis, activities on farms/experimental livestock centre
Teaching Resources
Material such as scientific articles and other relevant material will be provided during the course and made available to students on the Ariel platform.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Report
AGR/18 - ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING
AGR/20 - AQUACULTURE, POULTRY AND RABBIT SCIENCE
AGR/20 - AQUACULTURE, POULTRY AND RABBIT SCIENCE
Practicals: 64 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment via mail
Via Celoria 10 - Milano
Reception:
By appointment
To be agreed