Nutrition, Feeding and Animal Husbandry

The first aim of the course is to provide the basic knowledge on animal nutrition and feeding: the different alimentary and nutrient principles, the main feed (forages and concentrates), the requirements of the
animals in production (milk and meat) and the different practical feeding techniques. The second aim is to provide both theoretical and applied knowledge about husbandry techniques of domestic animals and the influence of animal production systems on quality of animal products,
environmental impact and animal welfare.

After passing the exam, the student will have gained
competence on the main feed, of their utilization by the
animals and of the different practical feeding techniques
under the various stages of development, the
physiological phases, and the levels of production.
Moreover he will have acquired basic skills and tools for
technical assessment of different animal production
systems in order to progress to higher levels of study or
to work in a livestock farm as a technician or consultant.