Genomics, Selection and Morpho-Functional Evaluation

The course aims to provide the student with theoretical and practical knowledge of zootechnical disciplines through the framing of various genomics and selection techniques and the treatment of the morpho-functional evaluation of livestock animals.

. Knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, the student will acquire knowledge related to the basic principles for the use of genomic data (SNP chip genotypes and sequences) in the selection and reproductive management practices of animals in zootechnical production. Furthermore, the student will have acquired knowledge and understanding skills in the morpho-functional evaluation of animals and will be able to recognize the most important judging regions and identify the main defects of livestock animals.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: the student must be able to apply the acquired knowledge for the identification and understanding of the different aspects that characterize the various animal production systems, also in relation to technological innovations in genomics and selection applied to zootechnical systems and morpho-functional evaluation.
3. Making judgment: the student must be able to critically and proactively approach the study of the subject by analyzing the material provided by the teacher and the recommended texts. The practical lessons in the classroom and on the farm will help develop the student's critical and judging skills regarding the selection of zootechnical species, also in relation to the production system.
4. Communication: the student must acquire communication skills using the specific technical terminology related to the topics covered in the course. Working groups on practical activities will contribute to the development of the student's ability to correctly communicate and transmit what has been learned.
5. Lifelong learning skills: the notions and reasoning skills acquired during the course will enable the student to continue independently studying, deepening, and continuously updating their knowledge in the field of animal production, both during their university career and in their future work.