Farming in the Alps
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
This course foresees to explain the zootechnical system in
the Alps on the main sheep, goat and cattle breeds
reared, the number of subjects and livestock production.
A particular attention will be paid to the various types of
farming and the different techniques used for grazing. The
course also provides an exit teaching in the area.
the Alps on the main sheep, goat and cattle breeds
reared, the number of subjects and livestock production.
A particular attention will be paid to the various types of
farming and the different techniques used for grazing. The
course also provides an exit teaching in the area.
Expected learning outcomes
The main cattle breeds in the Alpine region, indigenous
and cosmopolitan, dairy breeds, and dual production
breeds. The main goat breeds reared in the same
geographical area. The lowland pasture, hills and
mountains, the pasture and the transformation of milk in
cheese.
and cosmopolitan, dairy breeds, and dual production
breeds. The main goat breeds reared in the same
geographical area. The lowland pasture, hills and
mountains, the pasture and the transformation of milk in
cheese.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
The course will take place with face-to-face lessons
Educational outings will take place face-to-face
Educational outings will take place face-to-face
Course syllabus
The mountain system Farming tradition in the mountains. The pasture and the problems attached Pasture and cheese making on the Alpe The structures of the Alpe Characteristics of autochthonous cattle breeds:Valdostana Pezzata Nera e Pezzata Rossa Grigio Alpina Rendena. Breeds cosmopolite to twofold attitude: Bruna Alpina Pezzata Rossa Italiana. Breeding of small ruminantes:Sheep breeding: razza Bergamasca. Goat breeding: Bionda dell¿Adamello, Camosciata delle Alpi, Frontalasca, Orobica, Nera di Verzasca e SaanenPig breeding in upland areas: black pig brees. Horses,mules and shepherd dogs.
Prerequisites for admission
no
Teaching methods
The course includes lectures, a classroom exercise for the recognition of cattle breeds and two educational outings.
Teaching Resources
The material consists of slides which are distributed during the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final test consists of an oral interview in order to verify the skills acquired
AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 4
Field activity: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Zannotti Michele
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