Unit LIVESTOCK DIETOLOGY

Course
Economics and culture of human nutrition
Study-unit Code
A003640
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Sergio De Vincenzi
Teachers
  • Sergio De Vincenzi
Hours
  • 30 ore - Sergio De Vincenzi
CFU
3
Course Regulation
Coorte 2024
Offered
2024/25
Learning activities
A scelta dello studente
Area
A scelta dello studente
Academic discipline
NN
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents

A. Feeds.

B. Nutrition of ruminant (cattle, .

C. Nutrition of non-ruminant (swine, horse).
Reference texts

Didactic material provided by the teacher.
Educational objectives

To deepen some peculiar aspects of nutrition and feeding of the main animal species of livestock, taking into account the specific biochemical-digestive-metabolic and safety aspects.
In particular, the knowledge relating to feed management and the choice of ingredients in the formulation of the ration will be deepened and the nutritional and feed aspects capable of influencing animal health and quantitative-qualitative productivity will be examined.
Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of animal nutrition and feeding.
Teaching methods

Frontal theoretical lessons: in the classroom or with distance learning, with illustration of ppt presentations.

Practical lesson: in the classroom or on the farm, if possible.
Other information

Diet formulation using xls sheets.
Learning verification modality

Oral exam, lasting about 30-40 minutes, aimed at ascertaining the student's level of knowledge, the language property and the ability to connect the topics.

Alternatively, the opportunity of ascertaining the knowledge acquired by the student through the discussion of a ppt presentation will be evaluated.
Extended program
Introduction to the course: formulation and verification of the adequacy of the ration.

A. Feeds – Classification and nutritional characteristics.

B. Dietetics of ruminants - Theoretical basis of the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS), peNDF and eNDF. Requirements, guidelines in the choice of feeds and verification of the dairy cow ration. Penn State Particle Separator, Rumen fill scoring, Faecal Condition Scoring.

C. Basic indications of feeding of non ruminants (swine and horse).
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