Learning objectives
To give students the elements for the interpretation of data from BCS analisys in dairy cattle and to perform in practice the scoring in dairy cattle.
Prerequisites
To be evaluated in the former exams of the zootechnical area.
Course unit content
Body condition score in dairy cattle. Visit to dairy and meat cattle herds, to genetic centers for semen preparation and distribution and to some organizations for genetic selection.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Lesson notes.
Teaching methods
Practical lessons and visits to animal production facilities
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam with open answer tests
Other information
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