Production Animal Feeding (LVAE0200)

Production Animal Feeding (LVAE0200-3002), 30.08.2021 – 31.12.2021,
5 cr (LMS19KM, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Lecturer(s)

Ulla Heinonen, Mirja Riipinen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Lectures, familiarization with topical literature and assignments.

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Learning assignments and student workload

Lectures 20 h, guest lectures 4 h, independent study 111 h. Total 135 h.
Groups
- LMS19KM
- LMS18S1
Alternative learning methods

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

Seats

0 - 50

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face, Online learning

Share of virtual studies

1 cr

Unit

School of Technology

The student understands the importance of feeding in the production and welfare of animals. The student is aware of the importance of feeding options for the profitability of production. The student is able to plan and evaluate the effects of feeding in farm conditions. The student knows the environmental impact of feeding and the importance of the circular economy.

Feeding plan for production animals
Effects of feeding on production
Effects of feeding on the economy
Effects of feeding on the environment
Feeding requirements for different livestock farms

LMSE0100 Practical Work on a Domestic Animal Farm
LMSE0200Production Animal Care and Welfare

0-5

0 (fail) The learning requirement for the course is not met.
1 (adequate) The students knows the basics of production animal feeding.
2 (satisfactory) Along with aforementioned, the student knows the suitability of different feeds for different types of production animals.

3 (good) Along with aforementioned, the student is able to make a feeding plan according to farm conditions.
4 (very good) Along with aforementioned, the student is able to utilize domestic and international research results in the feeding plan.

5 (excellent) Along with aforementioned, the student is able to evaluate in farm conditions the influence of feeding on production, animal welfare and profitability.

Production Animal Feeding, 5 cr - LVAE0200

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