Precision Livestock Farming

A.Y. 2024/2025
6
Max ECTS
56
Overall hours
SSD
AGR/19
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
To gain knowledge of the applications in the field of animal husbandry of the main sensors and tools for precision farming aimed at improving productivity, animal health and welfare, and sustainability.
Use of the processing and interpretation of farm data to advance scientific and practical knowledge on the breeding of dairy and meat animals.
Expected learning outcomes
Be able to interpret and analyze farm data for the technical evaluation of livestock farms with different production orientations, as well as for managerial and operational activities in the field of animal husbandry and related professional activities. Acquire the ability to process data from sensors using various modeling tools and software, with the goal of improving efficiency and sustainability in modern livestock farming.
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second semester
AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 6
Field activity: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Shifts:
Turno
Professor: Zucali Maddalena Enrica