Livestock Feeding and Environmental Impact
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to transfer students the main knowledge of feeding of food-producing animals and provide knowledge of feed and diet formulation according to monogastric and ruminants nutritional requirements. A further objective of the course will be to transfer the main skills related to animal nutrition and feeding and their impact on the environment in compliance with the integrated approach "Livestock Farming with Care".
Expected learning outcomes
It is expected that the student had acquired knowledge and ability to understand, elaborate and analyze materials related to the main areas of animal nutrition and feeding ,including feeding standard and basic feed and diet formulation,in order to reduce the environmental impact of farms.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Products of animal origin: consumption trends and main «question points» (4 hours)
The environmental impact issue (6 hours)
Animal husbandry: how much does it pollute and where do the polluting molecules come from? (10 hours)
Is it possible to quantify the environmental impact? (6 hours)
Environmental certifications (6 hours)
Some strategies to improve the environmental impact of farms (4 hours)
The environmental impact issue (6 hours)
Animal husbandry: how much does it pollute and where do the polluting molecules come from? (10 hours)
Is it possible to quantify the environmental impact? (6 hours)
Environmental certifications (6 hours)
Some strategies to improve the environmental impact of farms (4 hours)
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites are required
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and practical activities
Teaching Resources
Articles and slides given by the teacher during the lessons
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral verification. The oral test will be based on the notions acquired during the lessons
AGR/18 - ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professors:
Luciano Alice, Sgoifo Rossi Carlo Angelo
Professor(s)