Production Animal Feeding (5 cr)

Objective

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.

Content

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

Teaching methods

Lectures, familiarization with topical literature and assignments.

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

Lectures 10 h, guest lectures 2 h, independent study 123 h. Total 135 h.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

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