Rationing of Livestock

The aim of the course of Rationing of Livestock is for students to develop knowledge and understanding regarding the development of rationing plans in monogastric and ruminant animals with reference to health promotion, environmental and economic sustainability.

1. Knowledge and understanding: the student, at the end of the course, will have to demonstrate to be able to formulate an appropriate diet for farm animals in the different physiological phases, critically choosing the most appropriate solutions in relation to production potential and health conditions.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: the student will have to demonstrate that they possess knowledge and concepts useful for evaluating the completeness and correct balance of the ration and feed, as well as the adequacy of the information necessary to allow the breeder to choose the product best suited to the animals' needs and guarantee safety and quality.
3. Making judgments: the student must demonstrate the ability to critically argue the information acquired. In this sense, educational trips to companies operating in the food for livestock sector, in-depth seminars and group work with discussion of case studies relating to specific problems related to the nutrition of monogastric and polygastric animals are aimed.
4. Communication: the student must demonstrate the ability to express himself/herself with scientifically appropriate terminology, regarding the terminology referring to identifying and explaining the critical issues and strengths of the proposed dietary regimes. The student must be able to critically and proactively approach the study of the subject, analyzing the material provided by the teacher, the recommended texts and official websites. The student must be able, during frontal and practical lessons, to explain the knowledge acquired, using appropriate terminology, updated and in harmony with other disciplines.
5. Lifelong learning skills: the student will have to demonstrate that he possesses knowledge in terms of notions and methodologies and the reasoning skills acquired during the course will allow the student to continue his/her study independently by deepening and updating his knowledge in the field of livestock feeding to formulate appropriate diets and develop feed according to current regulations.