LABORATORY ANALYSIS FOR GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF MILK YIELD AND QUALITY
cod. 1011430

Academic year 2023/24
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Michela ABLONDI
Academic discipline
Zootecnica generale e miglioramento genetico (AGR/17)
Field
"altre conoscenze utili per l'inserimento nel mondo del lavoro"
Type of training activity
More
24 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Integrated course unit module: GENETIC IMPROVEMENT FOR MILK YIELD AND QUALITY

Learning objectives

The use of computer software linked to data management (e.g., Excel), as well as the identification on the breeding farm of the most suitable reproducers for the improvement of specific production aspects, are aspects that may be of interest to those who, subsequently, will have to deal with the processing of the milk. The practical part of the course has precisely these purposes.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites

Course unit content

Introduction to the use of software for the genetic improvement of animals, in particular for dairy cattle.
Introduction to the use of data management software.

Full programme

Bibliography

Battini F., Bertellini G., Fila L. (2023) PRODUZIONI ANIMALI, Cappelli Ed., Bologna.
Pagnacco G. (2020) GENETICA ANIMALE. Applicazioni Zootecniche e Veterinarie. Terza Ed., CEA, Milano.

Teaching methods

Practical lessons with the aid of computer means

Assessment methods and criteria

During the final exam of the course, checks on the competence in the use of the software used in the course may be requested.
In addition, a presentation of the work done on genetic parameter estimations in one population will be asked.
To the students with diagnosis of specific learning disability (DSA) certified under law n. 170/2010, proper specific support will be provided.

Other information

Those activities are compulsory at least for the 70% of the lectures

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