Practical Aspects to Interact and Manage Efficiently the Beef and Dairy Cattle Farms
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
Analyze the aspects of nutrition and management of beef and dairy cattle wi
th a strong practical approach, identifying the
critical points and the related corrective actions in order to raise production performance and well
-
being on the farm.
th a strong practical approach, identifying the
critical points and the related corrective actions in order to raise production performance and well
-
being on the farm.
Expected learning outcomes
Being able to critically and comprehensively
analyse the farm management in beef and dairy cattle
farming, identifying the
main critical points, and being able to provide the farmer with practical ideas for improving production and solving problems
.
analyse the farm management in beef and dairy cattle
farming, identifying the
main critical points, and being able to provide the farmer with practical ideas for improving production and solving problems
.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Course syllabus
Practical analysis of critical points in the production process (2 hours)
How do you identify the critical points and what are the approach methods in the field to achieve an effective management (4 hours)
Management and nutritional strategies specific for the stress phases of beef cattle (adaptation) and in dairy cows (transition) (4 hours)
How to behave for a correct interaction with the animals (2 hours)
Practical use of tools to monitor the response of animals to management and nutritional approaches: from the check list for the assessment of wellbeing to the sieving of diet and feces. (4 hours)
Practical activities:
Human-animal interaction and animal handling (4 ore)
Feed formulation with software (4)
Example of a consulence service for beef cattle (4 ore)
Example of a consulence service for dairy cows (4 ore)
How do you identify the critical points and what are the approach methods in the field to achieve an effective management (4 hours)
Management and nutritional strategies specific for the stress phases of beef cattle (adaptation) and in dairy cows (transition) (4 hours)
How to behave for a correct interaction with the animals (2 hours)
Practical use of tools to monitor the response of animals to management and nutritional approaches: from the check list for the assessment of wellbeing to the sieving of diet and feces. (4 hours)
Practical activities:
Human-animal interaction and animal handling (4 ore)
Feed formulation with software (4)
Example of a consulence service for beef cattle (4 ore)
Example of a consulence service for dairy cows (4 ore)
Prerequisites for admission
no specific previous knowledge are required
Teaching methods
Lessons and practical activities in some farms
Teaching Resources
slides offered by the teacher
Assessment methods and Criteria
written test
AGR/18 - ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professor:
Sgoifo Rossi Carlo Angelo
Professor(s)