Learning objectives
To give to the student the knowledge about the the goat and buffalo productions, the animal welfare and the zootechnical hygiene
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
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Dairy sheep, goat and buffalo production: Sheep, goat and buffalo rearing technologies. Milk production and quality. Wool features and fleece evaluation in sheep.Technical and hygienic characteristics of the zootechnical housing and manure cleaning. <br />
Sheep meat production: Sheep breeding techniques: reproduction, lactation and weaning. Suckling lamb production. Light and heavy lamb production. Castrated male production. Carcass and meat features in the different classes.<br />
Animal welfare: main legislation on the bovine and the swine welfare; the legislation on animal welfare and its relationships with the rearing structures of the herd.<br />
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Guided tours to sheep and buffalo herds. <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
<br />BITTANTE G., ANDRIGHETTO L., RAMANZIN M.: Tecniche di produzione animale. Liviana Ed., Torino, 1993<br />MONETTI P.G.: Allevamento dei suini e dei bovini. Giraldi Ed., Perugia 2001<br />SUCCI G.: Zootecnia speciale. Città Studi Ed., Milano, 1995
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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