Animal Production

Edificio di Veterinaria
Animal Production
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Bachelor
L-38 - Animal husbandry
Bachelor
180
ECTS
Access
Limited enrolment with admission test
3
Years
Course location
Lodi
Language
Italian
The bachelor degree program in Animal Production contains theoretical knowledge and enables the acquisition of the necessary practical skills needed to work in animal farms as experts in animal breeding and genetics, nutrition, growth, behavior and management, with particular reference to the protection of animal welfare and the reduction of the environmental impact of farming activities.
The course provides knowledge and practical skills useful for the management of farms and livestock breeding. Graduates are able to assess the productive and functional attitudes of farmed animals, taking into account environmental, ethical and economic factors and in compliance with current legislation. Graduates manage the growth stages and are able to formulate feed for all food producing animals. They have also the skills to perform cost and profitability analysis of livestock farms and to address and manage aspects related to the processing of food of animal origin, hygiene and quality control.
The graduate in Animal Production works as an employee and / or entrepreneur and / or consultant in:

- Animal farms;
- Genetic centers and breeders associations;
- Companies that produce apparatus, structures and equipment for animal husbandry;
- Food processing companies and food distribution system;
- Feed companies, dairy and meat industries, slaughterhouses;
- Companies providing services (genetic, nutritional, reproductive) to animal farms;
- Veterinary drug industry;
- PDO consortia and professional organizations;
- Public territorial bodies;
- Laboratories for the control of the quality and safety of animal feed and food of animal origin;
- National and international organizations.

Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Il programma di mobilità Erasmus+ per gli studenti del Corso di Studi, è previsto nell'ambito di accordi bilaterali formalizzati con Università partner. Durante la mobilità all'estero con il programma Erasmus+ ai fini di studio, gli studenti possono frequentare una delle Università partner per svolgere attività formative sostitutive di una parte del proprio piano di studi. Tali attività prevedono la frequenza di corsi e i relativi esami presso l'Università straniera per l'acquisizione di crediti formativi riconosciuti nell'ambito del Corso di Studio.
Il programma di internazionalizzazione del Corso di Studio attraverso Erasmus+ traineeship, permette anche di svolgere un tirocinio formativo all'estero presso Università, centri di ricerca, istituzioni e laboratori stranieri.
Enrolment
Requisiti e conoscenze per l'accesso
Il Corso di Laurea in Scienze delle Produzioni Animali è ad accesso programmato secondo le disposizioni previste dalla Legge 2 agosto 1999, n. 264. Per l'anno accademico 2024-2025 il numero di posti disponibili per l'iscrizione al primo anno di corso è fissato in 80. Possono essere ammessi al Corso di Laurea in Scienze delle Produzioni Animali i candidati in possesso del diploma di scuola media superiore o titolo estero equipollente ai sensi del D.M. 22 ottobre 2004 n. 270.

Modalità e verifica delle conoscenze
Il corso di laurea in Scienze delle Produzioni Animali è a numero programmato al fine di garantire la qualità dell'offerta didattica in relazione alle risorse disponibili e prevede un TOLC (Test On Line CISIA) come prova per l'accesso. Il TOLC può essere sostenuto presso l'Università degli Studi di Milano o una qualsiasi altra Università aderente al CISIA (Consorzio Interuniversitario Sistemi Integrati per l'Accesso). Le iscrizioni al TOLC vanno effettuate sul sito del CISIA (www.cisiaonline.it).
Il TOLC valido per l'iscrizione al corso di laurea in Scienze delle Produzioni Animali è il TOLC-AV (Test On Line Agraria e Veterinaria), composto dalle seguenti sezioni: Biologia, Chimica, Fisica, Matematica, Logica e Comprensione Verbale. Gli studenti che, avendo sostenuto il TOLC-AV si saranno iscritti alla selezione per l'ammissione al corso di laurea, verranno inseriti nella graduatoria di merito che sarà formulata sulla base del punteggio riportato nel test, secondo i criteri indicati nel bando. I vincitori potranno immatricolarsi entro le scadenze stabilite.
Il TOLC valido per l'iscrizione al corso di laurea in Scienze delle Produzioni Animali è il TOLC-AV (Test On Line Agraria e Veterinaria), composto dalle seguenti sezioni: Biologia, Chimica, Fisica, Matematica, Logica e Comprensione Verbale. Gli studenti che, avendo sostenuto il TOLC-AV si saranno iscritti alla selezione per l'ammissione al corso di laurea, verranno inseriti nella graduatoria di merito che sarà formulata sulla base del punteggio riportato nel test, secondo i criteri indicati nel bando. I vincitori potranno immatricolarsi entro le scadenze stabilite.

Obblighi formativi aggiuntivi e modalità di recupero
Alle matricole che non avranno raggiunto, nella sezione di matematica, il punteggio definito dal bando di ammissione saranno assegnati Obblighi Formativi Aggiuntivi (OFA).
Per gli studenti con OFA verranno organizzate attività di supporto, seguite da una prova di recupero con la quale lo studente dovrà dimostrare di aver migliorato la propria preparazione. In assenza di questa evidenza, lo studente non potrà sostenere alcun esame del secondo anno prima di aver superato l'esame di Matematica e Fisica.

Places available: 80 + 3 reserved for non-EU citizens + 2 reserved for students in the Marco Polo project

Call for applications

Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.

Session: 1

Application for admission: from 14/03/2024 to 30/05/2024

Application for matriculation: from 06/06/2024 to 20/06/2024

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Session: 2

Application for admission: from 24/06/2024 to 15/07/2024

Application for matriculation: from 18/07/2024 to 01/08/2024

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Session: 3

Application for admission: from 05/08/2024 to 05/09/2024

Application for matriculation: from 12/09/2024 to 19/09/2024

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Programme description and courses list
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Anatomy of Farm Animals 8 72 Italian VET/01
Chemistry and Principles of Biology 11 112 Italian AGR/17 BIO/05 CHIM/03 CHIM/06
- Chemestry5
- Genetics, general biology and agro-ecology6
Mathematic and Physics 10 80 Italian FIS/01 FIS/02 FIS/03 FIS/04 FIS/05 FIS/06 FIS/07 FIS/08 MAT/01 MAT/02 MAT/03 MAT/04 MAT/05 MAT/06 MAT/07 MAT/08 MAT/09
- Matematica e statistica6
- Principi di fisica4
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Agronomy and Herbaceous Crops 6 56 Italian AGR/02
Biochemestry 6 48 Italian BIO/10
Economics 6 64 Italian AGR/01
Physiology of Farm Animals 7 64 Italian VET/02
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
English Assessment B1 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Genetics and Poultry Science 12 112 Italian AGR/17 AGR/20
- Genetic improvement6
- Poultry and rabbit farming6
Livestock Farming and Welfare 8 80 Italian AGR/19
Rural Buildings and Mechanization 12 112 Italian AGR/09 AGR/10
- Buildings and plants for animal husbandry6
- Mechanization and automation of livestock farms6
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Animal Nutrition, Nutritional Evaluation of Feed and Feed Technology 7 64 Italian AGR/18
Management Economics and Marketing of Food Products 6 64 Italian AGR/01
Microbiology and Hygiene 12 112 Italian VET/04 VET/05
- Food hygiene and microbiology of food of animal origin6
- Microbiology applied to animal production6
year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Examination 3 0 Italian
Pratical Training 3 0 Italian
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Parasitology and Toxicology 12 104 Italian VET/06 VET/07
- Parasitology and prevention of parasitic diseases6
- Toxic compounds and veterinary drugs in animal production and their environmental impact6
Pathology and Reproduction 12 112 Italian VET/03 VET/10
- Comparative general pathology6
- Livestock reproduction6
Optional
Alternative, Innovative and Unconventional Feeds 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Animal Nutrition and Food Safety: the Gap Between Science and Public Opinion. 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Biochemical Techniques for the Analysis Laboratory 3 32 Italian BIO/10
Evolution of Petfood Palatability 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Hygiene and Technology of Food of Animal Origin 6 56 Italian VET/04
Livestock Feeding and Environmental Impact 6 56 Italian AGR/18
Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions 3 32 Italian AGR/19
Nutritional Innovations and Animal Welfare 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Physiology, Behaviour and Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Their Interactions with Humans. 3 32 Italian VET/02
Small Ruminants Nutrition and Products Quality 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin for Food Safety Purposes 3 32 Italian VET/04
Basic Concepts of Molecular Pathology 3 32 Italian VET/03
Breeding Management of Poultry Local Breeds 3 32 Italian AGR/20
Breeds and Products of Animal Origin 3 32 Italian AGR/17
Ecoparasitology and Interaction Between Domestic and Wild Animals 3 32 Italian VET/06
Feed Legislation 3 32 Italian VET/08
Genomics, Selection and Morpho-Functional Evaluation 6 56 Italian AGR/17 AGR/19
Laboratory Methods for Infectious Diseases Prevention 3 32 Italian VET/05
Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions 3 32 Italian VET/02
Neonatal Management in Dogs, Cats and Horses 3 32 Italian VET/10
Practical Aspects to Interact and Manage Efficiently the Beef and Dairy Cattle Farms 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Principles of Hygiene and Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian VET/05 VET/06
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian VET/08
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Equids 3 32 Italian VET/08
Reproductive and Embryo Technologies for Biodiversity Preservation in Companion Animals 3 32 Italian VET/01 VET/10
Technologies for Reducing Environmental Impact in Animal Husbandry 6 56 Italian AGR/09
Veterinary Hygiene 6 56 Italian VET/05
Zootechnical Legislation and Food Safety 6 56 Italian VET/08
It is necessary that students follow a specific mandatory sequence in taking some exams, that is described below.
The Anatomy of Farm Animals and Physiology of Farm Animals exams (1st year) are preparatory to the Pathology and Reproduction and Parasitology and Toxicology exams (3rd year).
The Biochemistry exam (1st year) is preparatory for the Animal nutrition, nutritional evaluation of feed and feed technology exam (2nd year).
Prescribed foundation courses
Learning activityPrescribed foundation courses
Animal Nutrition, Nutritional Evaluation of Feed and Feed Technology Biochemestry (compulsory)
Parasitology and Toxicology Anatomy of Farm Animals (compulsory), Physiology of Farm Animals (compulsory)
Pathology and Reproduction Anatomy of Farm Animals (compulsory), Physiology of Farm Animals (compulsory)
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Anatomy of Farm Animals 8 72 Italian VET/01
Chemistry and Principles of Biology 11 112 Italian AGR/17 BIO/05 CHIM/03 CHIM/06
- Chemestry5
- Genetics, general biology and agro-ecology6
Mathematic and Physics 10 80 Italian FIS/01 FIS/02 FIS/03 FIS/04 FIS/05 FIS/06 FIS/07 FIS/08 MAT/01 MAT/02 MAT/03 MAT/04 MAT/05 MAT/06 MAT/07 MAT/08 MAT/09
- Matematica e statistica6
- Principi di fisica4
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Agronomy and Herbaceous Crops 6 56 Italian AGR/02
Biochemestry 6 48 Italian BIO/10
Economics 6 64 Italian AGR/01
Physiology of Farm Animals 7 64 Italian VET/02
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
English Assessment B1 (3 ECTS) 3 0 English
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Genetics and Poultry Science 12 112 Italian AGR/17 AGR/20
- Genetic improvement6
- Poultry and rabbit farming6
Livestock Farming and Welfare 8 80 Italian AGR/19
Rural Buildings and Mechanization 12 112 Italian AGR/09 AGR/10
- Buildings and plants for animal husbandry6
- Mechanization and automation of livestock farms6
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Animal Nutrition, Nutritional Evaluation of Feed and Feed Technology 7 64 Italian AGR/18
Management Economics and Marketing of Food Products 6 64 Italian AGR/01
Microbiology and Hygiene 12 112 Italian VET/04 VET/05
- Food hygiene and microbiology of food of animal origin6
- Microbiology applied to animal production6
year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Examination 3 0 Italian
Pratical Training 3 0 Italian
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Parasitology and Toxicology 12 104 Italian VET/06 VET/07
- Parasitology and prevention of parasitic diseases6
- Toxic compounds and veterinary drugs in animal production and their environmental impact6
Pathology and Reproduction 12 112 Italian VET/03 VET/10
- Comparative general pathology6
- Livestock reproduction6
Optional
Alternative, Innovative and Unconventional Feeds 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Animal Nutrition and Food Safety: the Gap Between Science and Public Opinion. 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Biochemical Techniques for the Analysis Laboratory 3 32 Italian BIO/10
Evolution of Petfood Palatability 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Food Safety in Processing of Farm Food Products 6 56 Italian VET/04
Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions 3 32 Italian AGR/19
Nutritional Innovations and Animal Welfare 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Organic Animal Husbandry and Feeding 6 56 Italian AGR/18 AGR/19
Physiology, Behaviour and Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Their Interactions with Humans. 3 32 Italian VET/02
Small Ruminants Nutrition and Products Quality 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Alternative Farming of Poultry and Aquaculture 6 56 Italian AGR/20
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin for Food Safety Purposes 3 32 Italian VET/04
Basic Concepts of Molecular Pathology 3 32 Italian VET/03
Breeding Management of Poultry Local Breeds 3 32 Italian AGR/20
Breeds and Products of Animal Origin 3 32 Italian AGR/17
Ecoparasitology and Interaction Between Domestic and Wild Animals 3 32 Italian VET/06
Extensive and Pastoral Management Techniques and Product Quality 6 56 Italian AGR/19
Extensive Livestock Feeding and Grazing 6 56 Italian AGR/18
Feed Legislation 3 32 Italian VET/08
Laboratory Methods for Infectious Diseases Prevention 3 32 Italian VET/05
Livestock Biodiversity and Agroecosystems 6 56 Italian AGR/17 AGR/19
Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions 3 32 Italian VET/02
Neonatal Management in Dogs, Cats and Horses 3 32 Italian VET/10
Practical Aspects to Interact and Manage Efficiently the Beef and Dairy Cattle Farms 3 32 Italian AGR/18
Principles of Hygiene and Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian VET/05 VET/06
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian VET/08
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Equids 3 32 Italian VET/08
Reproductive and Embryo Technologies for Biodiversity Preservation in Companion Animals 3 32 Italian VET/01 VET/10
It is necessary that students follow a specific mandatory sequence in taking some exams, that is described below.
The Anatomy of Farm Animals and Physiology of Farm Animals exams (1st year) are preparatory to the Pathology and Reproduction and Parasitology and Toxicology exams (3rd year).
The Biochemistry exam (1st year) is preparatory for the Animal nutrition, nutritional evaluation of feed and feed technology exam (2nd year).
Prescribed foundation courses
Learning activityPrescribed foundation courses
Animal Nutrition, Nutritional Evaluation of Feed and Feed Technology Biochemestry (compulsory)
Parasitology and Toxicology Anatomy of Farm Animals (compulsory), Physiology of Farm Animals (compulsory)
Pathology and Reproduction Anatomy of Farm Animals (compulsory), Physiology of Farm Animals (compulsory)
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