Organic Livestock Production Systems

The aim of this course is to provide a theoretical and practical knowledge on organic animal production. The theoretical lessons will provide the principal knowledge about the development of the organic movement in EU and in the world as well as the EU regulation of this method. The students will learn the main characteristics of this rearing method both from the management point of view and from the view of animal health and welfare. The lessons will also provided the basics of the organic certification process . Theoretical lessons and practical visits to the farms will support the learning.

The student must have understood the importance of diversification of farming system to protect the environment and biodiversity. The student will be able to manage this farming system, taking into account the characteristics of adaptability of each species to different natural environments to ensure a good level of production, animal health and welfare.