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Production Animals and Production RequirementsLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: LMSB4300

Credits

4 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Maiju Kurtti
  • Elisa Pajunen

Objective

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Juho Pirttiniemi
Groups
  • LMS24KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

This course is targeted to half-time students.

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments and independent online learning.

This course uses Moodle as a learning platform.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Lectures 24 h, independent work 84 h of assignments.
Totally amount of work approximately 108 h

Further information for students

The grade of the course is determined by continuous assessment meaning that the assignments to be returned are evaluated and also overall activity on the course affects to final grade. The biggest assignment is the final exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Timing

30.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Elisa Pajunen
  • Maiju Kurtti
Groups
  • ZJA24SLNO
    Avoin amk,Luva, Nonstop, Verkko
  • ZJA25KLNO
    Avoin amk,Luva, Nonstop, Verkko

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments or independent online learning.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work 108 h

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 28.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Juho Pirttiniemi
Groups
  • LMS23S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

This course is targeted to full-time students.

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments and independent online learning.

This course uses Moodle as a learning platform.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Lectures 38 h, independent work 70 h of assignments.
Totally amount of work approximately 108 h

Further information for students

The grade of the course is determined by continuous assessment meaning that the assignments to be returned are evaluated and also overall activity on the course affects to final grade. The biggest assignment is the final exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

19.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

75 % Face-to-face, 25 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS23KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments or independent online learning.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Lectures 24 h, independent work 84 h of assignments.
Independent work 108 h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

07.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS22S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments or independent online learning.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Lectures 52 h/ 24 h, independent work 56 h/ 84 h of assignments.
Independent work 108 h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Timing

30.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • ZJA23SLNO
    Avoin amk,Luva, Nonstop, Verkko
  • ZJA23SLNO2
    Avoin amk, Luva, Nonstop 2, Verkko
  • ZJA24KLNO3
    Avoin amk, Luva, Nonstop 3, Verkko

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments or independent online learning.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work 108 h

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

13.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS22KM
    Agrologi (AMK), maaseutuelinkeinot, monimuotototeutus

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments or independent online learning.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Lectures 52 h/ 24 h, independent work 56 h/ 84 h of assignments.
Independent work 108 h

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 31.05.2023

Timing

30.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • ZJA22SLNO1
    Avoin amk, Nonstop 1, Verkko
  • ZJA22SLNO2
    Avoin amk, Nonstop 2, Verkko
  • ZJA23KLNO3
    Avoin amk, Nonstop 3, Verkko

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments or independent online learning.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work 108 h

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

03.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS21S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Lectures 52 h/ 24 h, independent work 56 h/ 84 h of assignments.
Independent work 108 h

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-

Timing

16.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • ZJA21SLNV
    Avoin AMK, luva, Nuoren viljelijän opinnot
  • ZJA21SL
    Avoin AMK, luva

Objectives

Purpose of the course
During this course you will learn about Finnish breeding animals and know about products and services. You can choose the right feed for different animal species. You know the principles of creating a feeding plan and compare it to the nutritional needs of different animal species. You know the principles of profitable operations.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to place farm animals in the circular economy. You are able to feed and care for farm animals responsibly and profitably. You will know the impact of production on food quality.

Content

Annual rotation of different production species.
Breeding livestock used in Finland.
Digestion of farmed animals from the point of view of feeding.
Feeds and feed analysis.
Basics of feeding.
Basics of feeding planning.
Products and services from farmed animals.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Lypsylehmän ruokinta. 2010. Toim. T. Harmoinen, S. Nokka ja J. Kyntäjä. Tieto tuottamaan 133. ProAgria Maaseutukeskusten liitto.
Suunnitelmallinen naudanlihantuotanto. 2005 tai uudemmat. Kauhava: AtriaNauta.
MTT. 2010. Rehutaulukot ja ruokintasuositukset [verkkojulkaisu]. Jokioinen: MTT Maa- ja elintarviketalouden tutkimuskeskus. Saatavissa: Http://www.mtt.fi/rehutaulukot
Harrikari, T. & Raukola, I. 2009. Siipikarjantuotanto elinkeinona. Opetushallitus. Vammalan Kirjapaino Oy.
Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Kaaro,K., Kuisma, A., Nopanen, A., Partanen, K., Perttilä, S. & Äijö, H. Sikatalous. 2012. Opetushallitus.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Kyntäjä, J., Nokka, S. & Harmoinen, S. (toim). 2010. Lypsylehmän ruokinta. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M. & Teräväinen, H. (toim.) 2007. Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures or lecture recordings, independent work and learning assignments or independent online learning.

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work 108 h

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student knows that farm animals are part of the circular economy from the feeding point of view, but the deeper effect is not apparent. The student knows the products and services available from farm animals.

Satisfactory 2
The student considers production animals as part of a circular economy and understands the importance of feeding and care for products and services.
The student knows the feeds for different farm animals.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student is able to apply the feeding recommendations for farm animals and to choose the right feed. The student knows the impact of feed and care on products and services.

Very Good 4: The student is able to apply a variety of feeding recommendations for different production animals and is able to choose the most suitable alternatives from different feeds in terms of animal, production, products and services.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student is able to apply the feeding and care recommendations for different farm animals comprehensively and the student is able to draw up a feeding plan and assess the impact of conditions on production and profitability.

Prerequisites

-