Natural additives in food producing animals

Aim of the course in Natural additives in food producing animals is that the student develops knowledge on additives that can be used in animal husbandry, with particular focus to phytogenics one.

Knowledge and understanding: The student at the end of the course will have to demonstrate knowledge on feed additives and the purpose of inclusion.
Applying knowledge and understanding: The student will have to demonstrate knowledge of feed additives in order to identify and suggest the natural feed additives more suitable in animal farming according to needs of animals at different growth stages and health conditions.
Making judgments: The student must demonstrate the ability to critically present the acquired information especially on the effects of such natural feed additives in animal farm. To this aim practical acitivities, such as visit to farms and or to EFSA, lab activity will be proposed.
Communication: The student is expected to use scientifically appropriate language, in particular terminology referring to feed additives. The practical activities are intended to stimulate the ability to use specific terminology and the ability to discuss scientifically with peers.
Lifelong learning skills: The student must gain the ability to use acquired knowledge to place the feed additives within the framework Regulation and to interpret new scenario searching scientific articles and database.