Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle

A.Y. 2022/2023
3
Max ECTS
32
Overall hours
SSD
AGR/09
Language
English
Learning objectives
Providing students with the knowledge about the main automatic feeding systems for cattle
Expected learning outcomes
The knowledge acquired will allow the student to carry out technical-economic evaluations on the main automatic feeding systems for cattle
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Lectures:
Automatic feeding systems for cattle: architecture and technical aspects.
New scenarios for cattle farming.
Precision feeding.

Technical visits to cattle farms adopting automatic feeding systems.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Lectures and technical visits to cattle farms.
Teaching Resources
In electronic format (available on the Ariel website).
Scientific literature provided by the teacher.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is oral and aims to test students':
- comprehension of the main topics dealt with during the course;
- ability to organize knowledge discursively.
The exam marks will be expressed out of 30 and the final grade will take into account the accuracy and quality of the answers, as well as the communicative skills and the ability to adequately motivate statements and judgments during the interview.
AGR/09 - AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND MECHANIZATION - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
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Professor(s)
Reception:
phone or e-mail appointment