Learning objectives
D1 – Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student will be able to have:
Knowledge and understanding about the physico-chemical and technological properties of cow's milk destined to the production of dairy products, and the factors, both environmental and related to the animal, influencing its variations.
D2 – applying knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, applying the knowledge and understanding acquired, also working with farmers and other professionals, the student will be able to:
Know how to detect and interpret the main parameters of a dairy cow farm which influence the composition of the milk.
D3 – Making judgements
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Evaluate the composition of the milk and on which factors of variation depend the main alterations
D4 – Communication skills
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Express clearly and with appropriate terminology during description of concepts concerning the characteristics of milk and its factors of variation.
D5 – Learning skills
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Learn the concepts relating to factors, both environmental and related to the animal, which influence the quality and composition of milk.
Prerequisites
Course unit content
Milk quality and properties and variation factors. Milk chemical composition. Milk proteins. Milk physico-chemical properties. Variation factors in milk production: genetic factors, physiological factors, feeding factors, pathological factors climatic conditions and management. Principles of milk production legislation. Milk quality payment.
Full programme
Bibliography
The students can find the powerpoint presentation projected in classroom on ELLY web portal.
Ch. ALAIS (2000) Scienza del latte. Ed. Tecniche Nuove, Milano, Italy.
BITTANTE G., ANDRIGHETTO L., RAMANZIN M.: Tecniche di produzione animale. Liviana Ed., Torino, 1993
NAPOLITANO F., DE ROSA G., GRASSO F., Comportamento e benessere degli animali in produzione zootecnica. Aracne Editrice, Roma, 2007.
Teaching methods
The course will be carried out through classroom lectures. Lectures will be supported by slide presentations, which will be available to students on the Elly.
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 oral examination.
To the students with diagnosis of specific learning disability (DSA) certified under law n. 170/2010, proper specific support will be provided (https://sea.unipr.it/it/servizi/le-eli-che-supporto-studenti-con-disabilita-dsa-bes).
Other information
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
