Chemical composition, analyses and energetic metabolism of feedstuffs. Principle of physiology and anatomy of the digestive apparatus for ruminants and monogastrics. Energetic and proteic value of nutrients, intake and requirements.
Milking production and technology. Feeding of dairy cattle.
Meat production and technology. Feeding of beef calf.
Bittante G., Andrighetto I., Ramanzin M. - Fondamenti di zootecnica. Liviana, Padova 1990.
Bittante G., Andrighetto I., Ramanzin M. – Tecniche di produzione animale. Liviana, Padova 1990.
Antongiovanni A. e Gualtieri M. - Nutrizione ed alimentazione degli animali domestici, Edagricole, 1998.
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Learning Objectives
Basic knowledge acquired: Principles of feeding and nutrition for livestock species. Chemical analyses, quality and use of the main feedstuffs.
Technology and strategies of feedeing and breeding of ruminant animals (cattle, sheeps and goats).
Skill acquired: To estimate the requirements of farm animals and to calculate the relative feeding schemes.
Breeding management of ruminant animals.
Prerequisites
Courses to be used as requirements (required and/or recommended):
Courses required: Organic chemistry. Principles of animal production.
Frequency of lectures, practice and lab, although non compulsory, is strongly recommended
Teaching Methods
CFU: 6
Further information
Teaching tools
Video projector, PC, overhead projector, experimental farms, labs
Type of Assessment
Exam modality: Oral examination on the subjects of lectures and practices.
Course program
LECTURES
Importance and role of the livestock nutrition. Classification and function of animal and vegetal nutrients: Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Brief note of physiology and anatomy of the digestive apparatus. Chemical analyses of feedstuffs and fibrous fractions. Ruminal fermentation of carbohydrates and proteins, protein/energy ratio. Metabolism of nutrients. Energy distribution: GE, DE, ME, Net E. Energy evaluation of feedstuffs: Meat FU and Milk FU. Protein metabolism and evaluation of protein: P.D.I. Forages: harvest forms; pasture, hay, silage. Concentrates and by-products. Ration balancing for animals.
Livestock technology. Breeding in stable and outdoors.
Milking production and technology.
Feeding of dairy cattle
Meat production and technology.
Feeding of beef calf.
PRACTICES:
Feedstuffs chemical analysis following Weende, van Soest and CNCPS (Dept. Animal Science lab facilities). Ruminant and monogastric rations. Farms visits.