Animal Husbandry Sciences and Technologies (Classe LM-86)-Enrolled from 2014/2015 Academic Year

veterinaria-lodi
Master programme
A.Y. 2025/2026
LM-86 - Scienze zootecniche e tecnologie animali (EN)
Master programme
120
ECTS
Access
Open with entry requirements examination
2
Years
Lodi
Italian
Il corso di laurea magistrale in Scienze e Tecnologie delle Produzioni Animali mira a formare professionisti dotati di una solida preparazione scientifica e di avanzate capacità operative nei settori dell'allevamento, della genetica e dell'alimentazione animale, dell'industria di trasformazione dei prodotti di origine animale, dei sistemi zootecnici e faunistici, della biosicurezza degli allevamenti, in funzione del benessere degli animali e nel rispetto dell?ambiente, anche a tutela della salute dell'uomo.
In particolare, i laureati in Scienze e Tecnologie delle Produzioni Animali devono essere in grado di:
- pianificare e gestire sistemi meccanizzati e automatizzati in contesti produttivi agro-zootecnici e applicare le tecnologie energetiche rinnovabili ai sistemi agro-zootecnici;
- organizzare, sviluppare e gestire l'alimentazione degli animali da reddito in funzione della salute degli animali, della qualità degli alimenti e della salute dell'uomo;
- gestire le interazioni tra attività zootecniche, fauna selvatica ed ambiente al fine di pianificare un uso integrato e sostenibile delle risorse territoriali;
- progettare e pianificare la gestione genetica delle popolazioni zootecniche;
- applicare misure di biosicurezza per prevenire l'introduzione o limitare la diffusione delle malattie infettive e diffusive nelle popolazioni animali, domestiche e selvatiche;
- applicare le tecnologie di trasformazione e la normativa in vigore garantendo la qualità, la sicurezza e la salubrità degli alimenti di origine animale.
Tra le attività che i laureati magistrali svolgeranno, si indicano in particolare:
- la gestione dei sistemi zootecnici intensivi: negli allevamenti zootecnici intensivi delle specie da reddito, nelle associazioni di razza e di categoria;
- le attività professionali e di progetto nell'ambito della nutrizione e alimentazione animale: negli allevamenti zootecnici e nelle industrie mangimistiche;
- le attività gestionali negli ambiti della produzione, trasformazione e commercializzazione degli alimenti di origine animale: nelle industrie agro-alimentari e nelle imprese della grande distribuzione organizzata;
- la gestione della biosicurezza della filiera zootecnica: negli allevamenti zootecnici intensivi ed estensivi;
- la gestione e la conservazione dei sistemi zootecnici estensivi e faunistici: in contesti territoriali, d'interesse pubblico e privato, nei quali è necessario sviluppare un'adeguata integrazione tra la gestione del patrimonio zootecnico e quello faunistico, allevato o a vita libera;
- la ricerca scientifica nelle Università italiane o straniere, in enti di ricerca pubblici e privati e nell'industria.

Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Requisiti e conoscenze richieste per l'accesso
Possono accedere al Corso di laurea Magistrale in Scienze e Tecnologie delle Produzioni Animali i laureati nelle classi L-38, L-13, L-25, L-26, L-2, L-32 nonché nelle corrispondenti classi relative al D.M. 509/99.
Per l'ammissione i laureati devono aver acquisito almeno 60 CFU in SSD riguardanti le discipline: biochimica (BIO/10, BIO/12), economia ed estimo rurale (AGR/01), agronomia e coltivazioni erbacee (AGR/02), genetica agraria e zootecnica generale e miglioramento genetico (AGR/07, AGR/17), idraulica agraria (AGR/08), entomologia (AGR/11), chimica agraria (AGR/13), scienze tecnologie alimentari (AGR/15), microbiologia agraria (AGR/16), meccanica agraria e costruzioni rurali (AGR/09, AGR/10), alimentazione animale, zootecnica speciale e zoocolture (AGR/18, AGR/19, AGR/20), morfo-fisiologia veterinaria (VET/01, VET/02), patologia generale veterinaria (VET/03), ispezione degli alimenti di origine animale (VET/04), malattie infettive degli animali (VET/05), parassitologia e malattie parassitarie (VET/06), farmacologia e tossicologia veterinaria (VET/7), riproduzione animale (VET/10), informatica (INF/01), statistica (SECS-S/01).


Modalità di verifica delle conoscenze e della preparazione personale
Tutti candidati esterni dovranno presentare autocertificazione della carriera con il dettaglio degli insegnamenti e SSD; I requisiti curriculari di cui ai punti precedenti e l'ammissione al corso di laurea magistrale sono valutati da apposita Commissione nominata dal Collegio Didattico.
The Master Programme during the a.y. 2024-25 offers to students an Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), which includes a Summer School (in presence) combined with online learning and cooperation activities. BIPs are a new type of short and intensive mobility under the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 Programme which, using innovative learning and teaching methods, allow students to carry out an internationalization experience that combines a short physical mobility with a mandatory online course.
Course title: The Rabbit: Livestock animal, Pet, and Experimental Model
Partners: University of Milan, Italy - University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania - Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Turkey - Universitat Politecnica De València, Spain
Period: second semester
Credits acquired: 9
The Course of Studies in the academic year 2024-25 offers students a course that aims to develop knowledge relating to scientific and regulatory challenges in the field of sustainability and agri-food innovation, with particular reference to the case of novel foods. The course is part of an Erasmus-funded project entitled "Feeding Future Generations Sustainably: Legal Challenges and Scientific Innovation - FeedInn- Jean Monnet Module" starting from

Courses list

course year not available
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics 6 64 Italian ING-INF/06
Certification of Food and Animal Sectors 6 56 Italian VET/04
Poulty Science 6 56 Italian AGR/20
Zoonoses of Mammalian and Avian Species 6 64 Italian VET/05
- Zoonoses and emerging zoonoses of ruminants3
- Zoonoses poultry and rabbits3
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Genetic Improvement 8 80 Italian AGR/17
- Mixed model selection and genomics3
- Quantitative genetics and selection5
Breeding and Management of Ruminant and Monogastric 6 64 Italian AGR/19
- Breeding polygastric3
- Rearing of monogastric3
Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production 8 88 Italian AGR/09
Rationing of Livestock 9 96 Italian AGR/18
- Dietology3
- Monogastric Feed Formulation3
- Ruminants Feed Formulation3
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English NN
Study plan rules
- Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English Open sessions NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biochemistry, Pathology and Toxicology Food 9 96 Italian BIO/12 VET/03 VET/07
- Clinical biochemistry of nutrition3
- Metabolic diseases3
- Toxicology and feedcontaminants3
Land Appraisal 8 80 Italian AGR/01
Nutrition for Animal Health and for Human Well-Being 15 160 Italian AGR/18
- Animal feed and food safety3
- Applied nutrigenomics3
- Feeding and sensory analysis3
- PERINATAL NUTRITION3
- Supply and product quality3
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection 3 32 English VET/04
Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle 3 32 English AGR/09
Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin 3 32 English BIO/12
Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law 3 32 Italian VET/08
Leadership & Communication 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores 3 32 English VET/05
Mastitis Management and Prevention 3 32 English VET/05
Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals 3 32 English AGR/18
Pathophysiology of Wild Animals 3 32 English VET/03
Physiology of Lactation 3 32 English VET/02
Precision Livestock Farming 3 32 English AGR/10
Professional Practice and Culture 3 32 Italian AGR/01
Wildilife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants 3 32 English VET/07
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Examination 21 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
C - Nel corso del II anno lo studente deve acquisire 9 cfu scegliendo tra i seguenti insegnamenti :
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection 3 32 English Second semester VET/04
Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle 3 32 English Second semester AGR/09
Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin 3 32 English Second semester BIO/12
Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law 3 32 Italian Second semester VET/08
Leadership & Communication 3 32 Italian Second semester AGR/18
Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores 3 32 English Second semester VET/05
Mastitis Management and Prevention 3 32 English Second semester VET/05
Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals 3 32 English Second semester AGR/18
Pathophysiology of Wild Animals 3 32 English Second semester VET/03
Physiology of Lactation 3 32 English Second semester VET/02
Precision Livestock Farming 3 32 English Second semester AGR/10
Professional Practice and Culture 3 32 Italian Second semester AGR/01
Wildilife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants 3 32 English Second semester VET/07
course year not available
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics 6 64 Italian ING-INF/06
Certification of Food and Animal Sectors 6 56 Italian VET/04
Poulty Science 6 56 Italian AGR/20
Zoonoses of Mammalian and Avian Species 6 64 Italian VET/05
- Zoonoses and emerging zoonoses of ruminants3
- Zoonoses poultry and rabbits3
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Genetic Improvement 8 80 Italian AGR/17
- Mixed model selection and genomics3
- Quantitative genetics and selection5
Breeding and Management of Ruminant and Monogastric 6 64 Italian AGR/19
- Breeding polygastric3
- Rearing of monogastric3
Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production 8 88 Italian AGR/09
Rationing of Livestock 9 96 Italian AGR/18
- Dietology3
- Monogastric Feed Formulation3
- Ruminants Feed Formulation3
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English NN
Study plan rules
- Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English Open sessions NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Animal Nutrition, Supply and Quality of Animal Products 12 120 Italian AGR/18 AGR/19
- Food Security6
- Nutrition and quality of animal products6
Land Appraisal 8 80 Italian AGR/01
Safety and Quality of Food Animal Origin 12 120 Italian VET/02 VET/04 VET/07
- Functionality of muscle and adipose tissue3
- Production and marketing of food of animal origin6
- Toxicology residues3
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection 3 32 English VET/04
Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle 3 32 English AGR/09
Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin 3 32 English BIO/12
Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law 3 32 Italian VET/08
Leadership & Communication 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores 3 32 English VET/05
Mastitis Management and Prevention 3 32 English VET/05
Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals 3 32 English AGR/18
Pathophysiology of Wild Animals 3 32 English VET/03
Physiology of Lactation 3 32 English VET/02
Precision Livestock Farming 3 32 English AGR/10
Professional Practice and Culture 3 32 Italian AGR/01
Wildilife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants 3 32 English VET/07
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Examination 21 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
C - Nel corso del II anno lo studente deve acquisire 9 cfu scegliendo tra i seguenti insegnamenti :
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection 3 32 English Second semester VET/04
Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle 3 32 English Second semester AGR/09
Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin 3 32 English Second semester BIO/12
Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law 3 32 Italian Second semester VET/08
Leadership & Communication 3 32 Italian Second semester AGR/18
Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores 3 32 English Second semester VET/05
Mastitis Management and Prevention 3 32 English Second semester VET/05
Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals 3 32 English Second semester AGR/18
Pathophysiology of Wild Animals 3 32 English Second semester VET/03
Physiology of Lactation 3 32 English Second semester VET/02
Precision Livestock Farming 3 32 English Second semester AGR/10
Professional Practice and Culture 3 32 Italian Second semester AGR/01
Wildilife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants 3 32 English Second semester VET/07
course year not available
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics 6 64 Italian ING-INF/06
Certification of Food and Animal Sectors 6 56 Italian VET/04
Poulty Science 6 56 Italian AGR/20
Zoonoses of Mammalian and Avian Species 6 64 Italian VET/05
- Zoonoses and emerging zoonoses of ruminants3
- Zoonoses poultry and rabbits3
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Genetic Improvement 8 80 Italian AGR/17
- Mixed model selection and genomics3
- Quantitative genetics and selection5
Breeding and Management of Ruminant and Monogastric 6 64 Italian AGR/19
- Breeding polygastric3
- Rearing of monogastric3
Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production 8 88 Italian AGR/09
Rationing of Livestock 9 96 Italian AGR/18
- Dietology3
- Monogastric Feed Formulation3
- Ruminants Feed Formulation3
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English NN
Study plan rules
- Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English Open sessions NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biosecurity and Management 14 144 Italian AGR/18 VET/05 VET/06
- Biosecurity of poultry and rabbit farms8
- Immunonutrition3
- Parasitology and biosafety3
Hygiene of Bovine Production 10 104 Italian VET/05
- Hygiene of dairy farms and beef7
- Management plans prophylaxis3
Land Appraisal 8 80 Italian AGR/01
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection 3 32 English VET/04
Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle 3 32 English AGR/09
Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin 3 32 English BIO/12
Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law 3 32 Italian VET/08
Leadership & Communication 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores 3 32 English VET/05
Mastitis Management and Prevention 3 32 English VET/05
Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals 3 32 English AGR/18
Pathophysiology of Wild Animals 3 32 English VET/03
Physiology of Lactation 3 32 English VET/02
Precision Livestock Farming 3 32 English AGR/10
Professional Practice and Culture 3 32 Italian AGR/01
Wildilife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants 3 32 English VET/07
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Examination 21 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
C - Nel corso del II anno lo studente deve acquisire 9 cfu scegliendo tra i seguenti insegnamenti :
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection 3 32 English Second semester VET/04
Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle 3 32 English Second semester AGR/09
Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin 3 32 English Second semester BIO/12
Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law 3 32 Italian Second semester VET/08
Leadership & Communication 3 32 Italian Second semester AGR/18
Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores 3 32 English Second semester VET/05
Mastitis Management and Prevention 3 32 English Second semester VET/05
Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals 3 32 English Second semester AGR/18
Pathophysiology of Wild Animals 3 32 English Second semester VET/03
Physiology of Lactation 3 32 English Second semester VET/02
Precision Livestock Farming 3 32 English Second semester AGR/10
Professional Practice and Culture 3 32 Italian Second semester AGR/01
Wildilife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants 3 32 English Second semester VET/07
course year not available
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics 6 64 Italian ING-INF/06
Certification of Food and Animal Sectors 6 56 Italian VET/04
Poulty Science 6 56 Italian AGR/20
Zoonoses of Mammalian and Avian Species 6 64 Italian VET/05
- Zoonoses and emerging zoonoses of ruminants3
- Zoonoses poultry and rabbits3
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Advanced Genetic Improvement 8 80 Italian AGR/17
- Mixed model selection and genomics3
- Quantitative genetics and selection5
Breeding and Management of Ruminant and Monogastric 6 64 Italian AGR/19
- Breeding polygastric3
- Rearing of monogastric3
Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production 8 88 Italian AGR/09
Rationing of Livestock 9 96 Italian AGR/18
- Dietology3
- Monogastric Feed Formulation3
- Ruminants Feed Formulation3
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English NN
Study plan rules
- Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English Open sessions NN
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Land Appraisal 8 80 Italian AGR/01
Management and Conservation 14 144 Italian AGR/17 AGR/19 VET/05 VET/06
- Conservation genetics3
- Ecoparassitologia and health management of fauna3
- Hygiene of livestock wildlife3
- Management and conservation5
Zooculture 10 104 Italian AGR/20 VET/01
- Anatomy of fish2
- Poultry, fish and lagomorphs rearing8
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection 3 32 English VET/04
Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle 3 32 English AGR/09
Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin 3 32 English BIO/12
Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law 3 32 Italian VET/08
Leadership & Communication 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores 3 32 English VET/05
Mastitis Management and Prevention 3 32 English VET/05
Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals 3 32 English AGR/18
Pathophysiology of Wild Animals 3 32 English VET/03
Physiology of Lactation 3 32 English VET/02
Precision Livestock Farming 3 32 English AGR/10
Professional Practice and Culture 3 32 Italian AGR/01
Wildilife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants 3 32 English VET/07
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Examination 21 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
C - Nel corso del II anno lo studente deve acquisire 9 cfu scegliendo tra i seguenti insegnamenti :
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection 3 32 English Second semester VET/04
Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle 3 32 English Second semester AGR/09
Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin 3 32 English Second semester BIO/12
Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law 3 32 Italian Second semester VET/08
Leadership & Communication 3 32 Italian Second semester AGR/18
Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores 3 32 English Second semester VET/05
Mastitis Management and Prevention 3 32 English Second semester VET/05
Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals 3 32 English Second semester AGR/18
Pathophysiology of Wild Animals 3 32 English Second semester VET/03
Physiology of Lactation 3 32 English Second semester VET/02
Precision Livestock Farming 3 32 English Second semester AGR/10
Professional Practice and Culture 3 32 Italian Second semester AGR/01
Wildilife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants 3 32 English Second semester VET/07
Course location
Lodi
Presidente del Collegio Didattico
ALESSANDRO BAGNATO
Docenti tutor
Tutor per l'orientamento: prof. Guido Grilli
Tutor per la mobilità internazionale e l'Erasmus: prof. Gabriele Brecchia
Tutor per i piani di studio: prof. Alessandro Bagnato
Tutor per stage e tirocini: prof.ssa Luisa Zaniboni
Tutor per laboratori e altre attività: prof. Stefano Comazzi
Tutor per tesi di laurea: prof. Giovanni Savoini
Tutor per trasferimenti: prof. Alessandro Bagnato
Tutor per ammissioni lauree magistrali: prof. Alessandro Bagnato
Tutor per riconoscimento crediti: prof. Valerio Bronzo
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