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Poulty Science

A.Y. 2018/2019
6
Max ECTS
56
Overall hours
SSD
AGR/20
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge on some biological characteristics of birds and on poultry productions. Basic knowledge considers notions of genetics, description of some anatomical systems and embryo development. In addition, the course considers different aspects of poultry production: organization of the sector and productive statistics, selection strategies, management of poultry breeders, artificial incubation, systems of production for meat and eggs, quality of products.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined

Lesson period: First semester

Lessons timetable

Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi

Exams calendar

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Zaniboni Luisa
Lesson period
First semester
ATTENDING STUDENTS
Course syllabus
Lectures:
Description of the poultry sector and national and international statistics of poultry production
Genetic and selection
Anatomy and physiology of some apparatus
Embryo development and artificial incubation
Equipments for poultry farms
Management of chicken and turkey breeders: natural mating and artificial insemination
Meat poultry productiom systems and meat quality
Table egg production systems and egg quality

Practicals:
Semen quality assessment
Candling and fertility assessment
Visits to private poultry farms
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS
Course syllabus
Lectures:
Description of the poultry sector and national and international statistics of poultry production
Genetic and selection
Anatomy and physiology of some apparatus
Embryo development and artificial incubation
Equipments for poultry farms
Management of chicken and turkey breeders: natural mating and artificial insemination
Meat poultry productiom systems and meat quality
Table egg production systems and egg quality

Practicals:
Semen quality assessment
Candling and fertility assessment
AGR/20 - AQUACULTURE, POULTRY AND RABBIT SCIENCE - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor: Zaniboni Luisa
Shifts:
Professor: Zaniboni Luisa
Attività esercitativa TURNO PER TUTTI
Professor: Zaniboni Luisa
Attività esercitative ripetute a gruppi di studenti (n. 3 TURNI da 6h)
Professor: Zaniboni Luisa
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