Learning objectives
To give to the student the competences on the effects of the environment on the zootechnical productions.
Prerequisites
no
Course unit content
Introduction to physioclimatology; definition of climate and microclimate; methods of measurement of the climatic parameters; definition and calculation of the THI.
Effects of the microclimate on the quali-quantitative productions of the animals with zootechnical interest. Active and passive operations on the control of microclimate.
Full programme
Introduction to physioclimatology; definition of climate and microclimate; methods of measurement of the climatic parameters; definition and calculation of the THI.
Effects of the microclimate on the quali-quantitative productions of the animals with zootechnical interest. Active and passive operations on the control of microclimate.
Bibliography
AA.VV. Allevamento della vacca da latte in estate. Tipolitografia Italia, Piacenza, 1996.
AA.VV. Il benessere dei suini e delle bovine da latte: punti critici e valutazione in allevamento. Fondazione iniziative zooprofilattiche e zootecniche. Brescia, 2003.
AA.VV. Etologia applicata e benessere animale. Vol. I e II. Point Veterinarie Italie, Milano, 2008
AA.VV. La valutazione del benessere nella specie bovina. Fondazione iniziative zooprofilattiche e zootecniche. Brescia, 2002
AA.VV. Vacca da latte e stress da caldo. Tipolitografia Italia, Piacenza, 1995.
Teaching methods
Lectures using audio-visual facilities
Assessment methods and criteria
The accomplishment of the aims will be evaluated by means of an oral exam.
Other information
Obligatory frequency