Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production

The aim of the "Information and electronic technologies for animal production" is to provide students with: knowledge of the main sensor systems and technological solutions of precision livestock farming (PLF) that can potentially be implemented in a livestock farm; methods and skills for analysing and interpreting data generated by sensor systems in order to optimise the herd management in a PLF perspective.

1. Knowledge and understanding: by the end of the course, the student should know the main PLF technological solutions that can potentially be implemented in an agro-zootechnical farm.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: the student will have to demonstrate that he/she possesses knowledge and skills useful for processing and analysing data generated by sensor systems that can potentially be implemented in an agro-livestock farm in order to optimise livestock management a PLF perspective.
3. Making judgments: the student must demonstrate the ability of critically presenting the information acquired. Specific exercises will be addressed for sensor data management and analysis using specific software.
4. Communication: the student is expected to use scientifically appropriate language, in particular terminology referring to information and electronic technologies for animal production. The exercises are intended to stimulate the ability to use specific terminology and the ability to discuss scientifically with peers.
5. Lifelong learning skills: the student must gain the ability to use acquired knowledge to interpret new scenarios arising from the application of information and electronic technologies in animal production.