Learning objectives
D1 – Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student will be able to Know and understand:
1. The characteristics of the feed components;
2. Digestion and metabolism of nutrients;
3. The fundamentals of feeding techniques.
D2 – Applying knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply the knowledge acquired about feeding and nutrition in the veterinary science.
D3 – Making judgements
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Assess the quality of feed to be used for animal nutrition.
D4 – Communication skills
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Express clearly and with appropriate terminology during description of concepts concerning feed stuff to be used for animal nutrition.
D5 – Learning skills
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Learn the concepts of animal nutrition;
2. Understand the digestion of nutrients and the most important feedstuff techniques.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The first part of the course is aimed at understanding the techniques of production and conservation of fodder and the evaluation of their nutritional value.
The second part presents the physiological bases that underlie the feeding and animal nutrition and the rationing techniques of the main domestic animals, including dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep and goats, horses, dogs, cats. , the rabbit, the laying hen and unconventional animals.
Full programme
BASICS OF FORAGES PRODUCTION
Hay fodder production
Silage forage production
Evaluation of the nutritional value of forages
RUMINANTS FEEDING: Peculiarities of the digestive process and use of nutrients by ruminants
Dairy cow feeding, nutrition and rationing:
- Feeding of calves and heifers
- Principles and bases of cow feeding in the different physiological phases
- Nutrition, fertility and quantitative and qualitative production
- Formulation of diets for lactating and dry cows
Feeding, Nutrition and Rationing of beef cattle
- Principles and bases of rationing of the growing and finishing beef
- Formulation of rations for growing and finishing cattle
Feeding and nutrition of the buffalo
Feeding and nutrition of sheep and goats
- Principles and bases of ration formulation of sheep and goats for meat and milk production
- Formulation of rations for meat and dairy sheep and goats
Feeding and Nutrition of equidae
- Principles and bases of horse diet formulation in the different physiological phases, of the sport horse and of the horse in particular conditions
- Formulation of diets for horses
Feeding of domestic carnivores: Peculiarities of the digestive process and use of nutrients by domestic carnivores
Feeding, Nutrition and diets of the dog
- Nutrition of healthy adult dogs
- Dog nutrition during the different stages of life and in particular conditions
Feeding, Nutrition and diet of the cat
- Nutrition of the healthy adult cat
- Nutrition of the cat during the different stages of life and in particular conditions
Feeding, Nutrition and diet of the rabbit
Feeding, Nutrition and diet of the broiler and of the laying hen
Basics of unconventional animals feeding
Bibliography
P. McDonald; R.A. Edwards; J.F.D. Greenhalgh; C.A. Morgan; L.A. Sinclair; R.G. Wilkinson. Animal Nutrition, seventh edition, 2011. Pearson education limited.
Teaching methods
During the lectures in the classroom, with the use of audio-visual facilities, the characteristics of feed stuff and animal nutrition will be presented.
The lessons will also be supplemented by seminars/technical visits to deepen some specific issues.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of expected learning results described in D1 and parts of those described in D2, D3, D4 and D5, is carried out by an oral examination. Through questions regarding the course content will be determined whether the student has achieved the goal of knowledge and understanding. By means of the questions will be determined whether the student has achieved the goal of linking the arguments and to find solutions to problems, and if it proves to have good reasoning skills and independent judgment. It will be also assessed the appropriate specific language.
For students with DSA, appropriate compensatory and dispensatory measures will be implemented.
In the event of an emergency situation due to the COVID pandemic, the exams will be held in remote.
Other information
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