Companion Animal and Equine Breeding
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide fundamental knowledge on companion animals and equine management, nutrition and applied veterinary clinical nutrition in order to ensure animal welfare and health. Provide the basics of animal nutrition by addressing aspects related to metabolism and the use of nutrients, chemical characteristics of feedstuffs.
Expected learning outcomes
1) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: The student must demonstrate that he/she is able to apply the knowledge acquired through the formulation of rations both for pets in the different physiological phases and during the most frequent diseases. The students must be able to recognize and evaluate the feed commonly used in diets formulation.
2) Autonomy o judgment: The student must be able to deal critically and proactively with the study of the subject, analyzing the material provided by the teacher, the recommended texts and the official web sites. The practical-practical lessons will contribute specifically to develop in the student critical and judgmental skills on breeding problems, on the relationships between different aspects of animal management, on the diets formulated in relation to the different physiological phases.
3) Communication skills: During the frontal and practical lessons, the student must be able to present the acquired knowledge, using appropriate terminology, updated and in harmony with the other disciplines.
4)Communication: During the frontal and practical lessons, the student must be able to present the acquired knowledge, using appropriate terminology, updated and in harmony with the other disciplines.
5) Life long learning skills: At the end of the course, which integrates theoretical and practical training, students will acquire skills to tackle critically and autonomously the management of pets, even in rapidly changing contexts other than those presented during the course
2) Autonomy o judgment: The student must be able to deal critically and proactively with the study of the subject, analyzing the material provided by the teacher, the recommended texts and the official web sites. The practical-practical lessons will contribute specifically to develop in the student critical and judgmental skills on breeding problems, on the relationships between different aspects of animal management, on the diets formulated in relation to the different physiological phases.
3) Communication skills: During the frontal and practical lessons, the student must be able to present the acquired knowledge, using appropriate terminology, updated and in harmony with the other disciplines.
4)Communication: During the frontal and practical lessons, the student must be able to present the acquired knowledge, using appropriate terminology, updated and in harmony with the other disciplines.
5) Life long learning skills: At the end of the course, which integrates theoretical and practical training, students will acquire skills to tackle critically and autonomously the management of pets, even in rapidly changing contexts other than those presented during the course
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Prerequisites for admission
Only students having already passed the compulsory preparatory exams of Physiology and Ethology of Domestic Animals and Physiology and Endocrinology of Domestic Animals are admitted to the written test.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam consists of a written test common to all modules of the integrated course, conducted during the same exam session in the computer room on the Moodle platform. The test lasts 90 minutes and is divided into three sections, each related to one module of the integrated course.
The section related to the Management of Pet Animal Farming (Dog, Cat, Horse) includes 11 questions, of which 10 are multiple-choice and 1 is an open-ended question on a specific topic. The multiple-choice questions can be structured in two ways: some with 4 answers, only one of which is correct, and others with 5 sub-questions on the same topic, to be answered by choosing between two options (e.g., true/false, greater/less, etc.).
The section on Animal Nutrition and Dietetics for Companion Animals includes 11 questions, of which 10 are multiple-choice and 1 is an open-ended question on a specific topic. The multiple-choice questions can be structured in two ways: some with 4 answers, only one of which is correct, and others with 5 sub-questions on the same topic, to be answered by choosing between two options (e.g., true/false, greater/less, etc.).
There is also a second open-ended question concerning the formulation of a ration, which constitutes the practical part of the exam.
The section on Principles of Nutrition includes 11 questions, of which 10 are multiple-choice and 1 is an open-ended question on a specific topic. The multiple-choice questions can be structured in two ways: some with 4 answers, only one of which is correct, and others with 5 sub-questions on the same topic, to be answered by choosing between two options (e.g., true/false, greater/less, etc.). Additionally, there is a second question that involves an image related to a food item that the student must recognize, and four related questions about the proposed food. This question constitutes the practical part of the exam.
Evaluation criteria: Management of Pet Animal Farming (Dog, Cat, Horse):
A. For each correct answer to multiple-choice questions (with 4 possible answers, only one correct), 2.5 points are awarded.
B. For questions structured with 5 sub-questions, 0.5 points are assigned for each correct answer.
C. For open-ended responses, the evaluation is based on the following criteria:
· 5 points: excellent and in-depth knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and perfect use of terminology; excellent organization and synthesis.
· 3-4.5 points: good knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and correct terminology; good organization and synthesis.
· 2-2.5 points: superficial knowledge of the topics; partial and sometimes imprecise presentation; acceptable organization and synthesis.
· 0-1.5 points: very poor or absent response; insufficient knowledge; disorganized presentation, lacking logic, with incorrect terminology; inadequate organization and synthesis.
Evaluation criteria: Nutrition and Dietetics of Companion Animals
A. For each correct answer to multiple-choice questions (with 4 possible answers, only one correct), 2 points are awarded.
B. For questions structured with 4 sub-questions, 0.5 points are assigned for each correct answer.
C. For open-ended responses, the evaluation is based on the following criteria:
· 5 points: excellent and in-depth knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and perfect use of terminology; excellent organization and synthesis.
· 3-4.5 points: good knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and correct terminology; good organization and synthesis.
· 2-2.5 points: superficial knowledge of the topics; partial and sometimes imprecise presentation; acceptable organization and synthesis.
· 0-1.5 points: very poor or absent response; insufficient knowledge; disorganized presentation, lacking logic, with incorrect terminology; inadequate organization and synthesis.
D. For the response related to the practical test, a score is assigned based on the adequacy of the developed diet, according to the following criteria:
· 5 points: Excellent. Ration developed appropriately according to the individual's needs. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the topics and nutritional guidelines.
· 4 points: Good. Ration developed correctly. Shows a good understanding of guidelines and nutritional requirements.
· 3 points: Sufficient. Correct and clear response. Ration developed correctly, though with some room for improvement.
· 2 points: Insufficient. The response contains some correct information but lacks clarity and important details. Ration developed partially or with some inaccuracies.
· 1 point: Very insufficient. The response shows limited knowledge of the topics. Ration developed in a limited or incorrect way.
· 0 points: The ration was not developed correctly. Demonstrates poor knowledge of nutritional needs.
Evaluation criteria: Principles of Nutrition
A. For each correct answer to multiple-choice questions (with 4 possible answers, only one correct), 2 points are awarded.
B. For questions structured with 4 sub-questions, 0.5 points are assigned for each correct answer.
C. For open-ended responses, the evaluation is based on the following criteria:
· 5 points: excellent and in-depth knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and perfect use of terminology; excellent organization and synthesis.
· 3-4.5 points: good knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and correct terminology; good organization and synthesis.
· 2-2.5 points: superficial knowledge of the topics; partial and sometimes imprecise presentation; acceptable organization and synthesis.
· 0-1.5 points: very poor or absent response; insufficient knowledge; disorganized presentation, lacking logic, with incorrect terminology; inadequate organization and synthesis.
D. For responses related to the practical test, 1 point is awarded for each correct answer, contingent upon the correct recognition of the proposed food, for a maximum score of 5 points.
The three sections are assessed separately, with a grade out of thirtieths. To pass the exam, it is necessary to obtain a sufficient score (18/30) in each section. If a student does not pass one of the parts, he/she can repeat the written test for that section only in the following session. The final grade of the integrated course, always expressed in thirtieths, is published on ONLINE SIFA and is calculated as a weighted average of the grades obtained in the three sections. There are 8 sessions during the Academic Year and they take place in the months of: January, February, April, June, July, September, October, December according to the schedule established by the Teaching Board of Veterinary Medicine. To take the exam, it is necessary to register for the session through the ONLINE SIFA service. Students who are not regularly registered through the SIFA service are not admitted to the exam.
For this integrated course the following Day One Competences (DOCs) required by EAEVE will be delivered: 1, 17, 21, 36.
The section related to the Management of Pet Animal Farming (Dog, Cat, Horse) includes 11 questions, of which 10 are multiple-choice and 1 is an open-ended question on a specific topic. The multiple-choice questions can be structured in two ways: some with 4 answers, only one of which is correct, and others with 5 sub-questions on the same topic, to be answered by choosing between two options (e.g., true/false, greater/less, etc.).
The section on Animal Nutrition and Dietetics for Companion Animals includes 11 questions, of which 10 are multiple-choice and 1 is an open-ended question on a specific topic. The multiple-choice questions can be structured in two ways: some with 4 answers, only one of which is correct, and others with 5 sub-questions on the same topic, to be answered by choosing between two options (e.g., true/false, greater/less, etc.).
There is also a second open-ended question concerning the formulation of a ration, which constitutes the practical part of the exam.
The section on Principles of Nutrition includes 11 questions, of which 10 are multiple-choice and 1 is an open-ended question on a specific topic. The multiple-choice questions can be structured in two ways: some with 4 answers, only one of which is correct, and others with 5 sub-questions on the same topic, to be answered by choosing between two options (e.g., true/false, greater/less, etc.). Additionally, there is a second question that involves an image related to a food item that the student must recognize, and four related questions about the proposed food. This question constitutes the practical part of the exam.
Evaluation criteria: Management of Pet Animal Farming (Dog, Cat, Horse):
A. For each correct answer to multiple-choice questions (with 4 possible answers, only one correct), 2.5 points are awarded.
B. For questions structured with 5 sub-questions, 0.5 points are assigned for each correct answer.
C. For open-ended responses, the evaluation is based on the following criteria:
· 5 points: excellent and in-depth knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and perfect use of terminology; excellent organization and synthesis.
· 3-4.5 points: good knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and correct terminology; good organization and synthesis.
· 2-2.5 points: superficial knowledge of the topics; partial and sometimes imprecise presentation; acceptable organization and synthesis.
· 0-1.5 points: very poor or absent response; insufficient knowledge; disorganized presentation, lacking logic, with incorrect terminology; inadequate organization and synthesis.
Evaluation criteria: Nutrition and Dietetics of Companion Animals
A. For each correct answer to multiple-choice questions (with 4 possible answers, only one correct), 2 points are awarded.
B. For questions structured with 4 sub-questions, 0.5 points are assigned for each correct answer.
C. For open-ended responses, the evaluation is based on the following criteria:
· 5 points: excellent and in-depth knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and perfect use of terminology; excellent organization and synthesis.
· 3-4.5 points: good knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and correct terminology; good organization and synthesis.
· 2-2.5 points: superficial knowledge of the topics; partial and sometimes imprecise presentation; acceptable organization and synthesis.
· 0-1.5 points: very poor or absent response; insufficient knowledge; disorganized presentation, lacking logic, with incorrect terminology; inadequate organization and synthesis.
D. For the response related to the practical test, a score is assigned based on the adequacy of the developed diet, according to the following criteria:
· 5 points: Excellent. Ration developed appropriately according to the individual's needs. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the topics and nutritional guidelines.
· 4 points: Good. Ration developed correctly. Shows a good understanding of guidelines and nutritional requirements.
· 3 points: Sufficient. Correct and clear response. Ration developed correctly, though with some room for improvement.
· 2 points: Insufficient. The response contains some correct information but lacks clarity and important details. Ration developed partially or with some inaccuracies.
· 1 point: Very insufficient. The response shows limited knowledge of the topics. Ration developed in a limited or incorrect way.
· 0 points: The ration was not developed correctly. Demonstrates poor knowledge of nutritional needs.
Evaluation criteria: Principles of Nutrition
A. For each correct answer to multiple-choice questions (with 4 possible answers, only one correct), 2 points are awarded.
B. For questions structured with 4 sub-questions, 0.5 points are assigned for each correct answer.
C. For open-ended responses, the evaluation is based on the following criteria:
· 5 points: excellent and in-depth knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and perfect use of terminology; excellent organization and synthesis.
· 3-4.5 points: good knowledge of the topics; clear presentation and correct terminology; good organization and synthesis.
· 2-2.5 points: superficial knowledge of the topics; partial and sometimes imprecise presentation; acceptable organization and synthesis.
· 0-1.5 points: very poor or absent response; insufficient knowledge; disorganized presentation, lacking logic, with incorrect terminology; inadequate organization and synthesis.
D. For responses related to the practical test, 1 point is awarded for each correct answer, contingent upon the correct recognition of the proposed food, for a maximum score of 5 points.
The three sections are assessed separately, with a grade out of thirtieths. To pass the exam, it is necessary to obtain a sufficient score (18/30) in each section. If a student does not pass one of the parts, he/she can repeat the written test for that section only in the following session. The final grade of the integrated course, always expressed in thirtieths, is published on ONLINE SIFA and is calculated as a weighted average of the grades obtained in the three sections. There are 8 sessions during the Academic Year and they take place in the months of: January, February, April, June, July, September, October, December according to the schedule established by the Teaching Board of Veterinary Medicine. To take the exam, it is necessary to register for the session through the ONLINE SIFA service. Students who are not regularly registered through the SIFA service are not admitted to the exam.
For this integrated course the following Day One Competences (DOCs) required by EAEVE will be delivered: 1, 17, 21, 36.
Companion animal husbandry (dog, cat and horse)
Course syllabus
The module includes 16 hours of practical activities, divided as follows: 8 hours in the classroom, 4 hours in the Skill Lab, and 4 hours in the stable and breeding facility/kennel/cattery. All practical activities will be conducted in groups of 2-5 students. Students will work individually or in groups under the direct supervision of the instructor.
Practical training:
Companion Animal husbandry (4 hours)
· Definition of companion animal breeding, distinction between amateur and professional breeding.
· Definition of kennel name, pedigree request process.
· Structural requirements for housing companion animals, with a focus on minimum requirements for dogs and cats according to Lombardy region regulations.
· Management of the brood female during pregnancy and preparation for birth.
· Management of the litter after birth, focusing on different growth stages, weaning, and the ideal adoption age.
· Identification of companion animals through microchip implantation and registration in the Companion Animal Registry.
· Description of additional documents (passport and vaccination record).
· Introduction to the concept of animal welfare.
· Evaluation of dog and cat welfare using indicators grouped into:
o Resource-based measures
o Management-based measures
o Animal-based measures
Equine husbandry (4 hours)
· Definition of equine breeding stages, distinction between amateur and professional breeding.
· Management of the broodmare during pregnancy and preparation for birth.
· Management of foaling and neonatal foal care, with a focus on weaning and its welfare implications.
· Equine Registry, microchip implantation, and Equine Passport.
· Ethological needs of horses and the impact of management practices.
· Housing structures for horses, focusing on essential requirements for permanent facilities and outdoor equine management.
· Evaluation of horse welfare using indicators grouped into:
o Resource-based measures
o Management-based measures
o Animal-based measures
Skill Lab practicals (4 hours):
· Correct handling, implantation, and reading of the microchip in dogs.
· Correct handling, implantation, and reading of the microchip in cats.
· Correct handling and reading of the microchip in horses.
· Completion of the equine passport.
· Selection of optimal structural requirements for a group of animals with specific characteristics.
Stable and Breeding Facility/Kennel/Cattery practicals (4 hours):
· Correct handling and microchip reading in dogs.
· Evaluation of dog and cat housing, management and welfare using animal-based and resource-based indicators.
· Evaluation of horse housing, management and welfare using animal-based and resource-based indicators.
Practical training:
Companion Animal husbandry (4 hours)
· Definition of companion animal breeding, distinction between amateur and professional breeding.
· Definition of kennel name, pedigree request process.
· Structural requirements for housing companion animals, with a focus on minimum requirements for dogs and cats according to Lombardy region regulations.
· Management of the brood female during pregnancy and preparation for birth.
· Management of the litter after birth, focusing on different growth stages, weaning, and the ideal adoption age.
· Identification of companion animals through microchip implantation and registration in the Companion Animal Registry.
· Description of additional documents (passport and vaccination record).
· Introduction to the concept of animal welfare.
· Evaluation of dog and cat welfare using indicators grouped into:
o Resource-based measures
o Management-based measures
o Animal-based measures
Equine husbandry (4 hours)
· Definition of equine breeding stages, distinction between amateur and professional breeding.
· Management of the broodmare during pregnancy and preparation for birth.
· Management of foaling and neonatal foal care, with a focus on weaning and its welfare implications.
· Equine Registry, microchip implantation, and Equine Passport.
· Ethological needs of horses and the impact of management practices.
· Housing structures for horses, focusing on essential requirements for permanent facilities and outdoor equine management.
· Evaluation of horse welfare using indicators grouped into:
o Resource-based measures
o Management-based measures
o Animal-based measures
Skill Lab practicals (4 hours):
· Correct handling, implantation, and reading of the microchip in dogs.
· Correct handling, implantation, and reading of the microchip in cats.
· Correct handling and reading of the microchip in horses.
· Completion of the equine passport.
· Selection of optimal structural requirements for a group of animals with specific characteristics.
Stable and Breeding Facility/Kennel/Cattery practicals (4 hours):
· Correct handling and microchip reading in dogs.
· Evaluation of dog and cat housing, management and welfare using animal-based and resource-based indicators.
· Evaluation of horse housing, management and welfare using animal-based and resource-based indicators.
Teaching methods
Team work in the classroom.
Teamwork in the Skills Lab.
Teamwork on farm.
The practical lessons will take place partly in the classroom, partly in the Skill Lab and partly in dog/cat shelters and horse stables. The students, divided into groups, will carry out evaluations of the management of the animals of the farm visited. The work will be carried out by the students individually or in groups under the direct guidance of the teacher.
Teamwork in the Skills Lab.
Teamwork on farm.
The practical lessons will take place partly in the classroom, partly in the Skill Lab and partly in dog/cat shelters and horse stables. The students, divided into groups, will carry out evaluations of the management of the animals of the farm visited. The work will be carried out by the students individually or in groups under the direct guidance of the teacher.
Teaching Resources
Slides, scientific articles, and welfare assessment protocols will be made available to students on the MyARIEL portal in the course section.
Companion animal nutrition and dietetics
Course syllabus
The course consists of 24 h of lectures and 16 h of practical training
Lectures
- Basic principles of nutrition and feeding of companion animals. Nutritional differences between dog and cat (1 hour)
- Canine energy (estimation of Resting Energy Requirement and Daily Energy Requirement) and nutrient requirements in maintenance and in other life stages (reproduction, growing, senior) (4 hours)
- Nutritional management in the prevention of orthopedic diseases (1 hour)
- Feeding working dos (1 hour)
- Energy and nutrient requirements of cat in maintenance, reproduction, growing, senior (3 hours)
- Feed manufacturing and Petfood Technology: characteristics (dry, cold pressed, wet, liquid), processing, new tendencies in production (BARF; vegetarian, vegan diets), communication (2 hours)
- Applied veterinary clinical nutrition: dietary management in case of most common diseases (obesity, diabetes, cardiac, gastrointestinal, kidney and urinary diseases, neoplasia, enteral and parenteral nutrition) (4 hours)
- Feed and feeding horse nutrition (2 hours)
- Life cycle nutrition considerations: feeding the adult, the mare, the foal, the stallion and the senior, feeding for performance (2 hours)
- Ration formulation and evaluation (NRC, INRA) (2 hours)
- Dietary intervention in case of the most common horse diseases (ulcers and colic, laminitis, metabolic and growth disorders) (2 hours)
Practical training
- Nutritional assessment and calculation of basal energy requirement and daily energy and nutrients requirements in dog and cat (2 hours)
- Evaluation of commercial pet food (2 hours)
- Commercial, homemade diets, mixed diet: daily formulation (2 hours)
- Feed evaluation (1 hours)
- Commercial and home-prepared diets for dogs and cats (2 hours)
- Horse nutritional assessment and estimation of energy requirements (2 hours)
- Horse feed and feeding formulation (5 hours)
Lectures
- Basic principles of nutrition and feeding of companion animals. Nutritional differences between dog and cat (1 hour)
- Canine energy (estimation of Resting Energy Requirement and Daily Energy Requirement) and nutrient requirements in maintenance and in other life stages (reproduction, growing, senior) (4 hours)
- Nutritional management in the prevention of orthopedic diseases (1 hour)
- Feeding working dos (1 hour)
- Energy and nutrient requirements of cat in maintenance, reproduction, growing, senior (3 hours)
- Feed manufacturing and Petfood Technology: characteristics (dry, cold pressed, wet, liquid), processing, new tendencies in production (BARF; vegetarian, vegan diets), communication (2 hours)
- Applied veterinary clinical nutrition: dietary management in case of most common diseases (obesity, diabetes, cardiac, gastrointestinal, kidney and urinary diseases, neoplasia, enteral and parenteral nutrition) (4 hours)
- Feed and feeding horse nutrition (2 hours)
- Life cycle nutrition considerations: feeding the adult, the mare, the foal, the stallion and the senior, feeding for performance (2 hours)
- Ration formulation and evaluation (NRC, INRA) (2 hours)
- Dietary intervention in case of the most common horse diseases (ulcers and colic, laminitis, metabolic and growth disorders) (2 hours)
Practical training
- Nutritional assessment and calculation of basal energy requirement and daily energy and nutrients requirements in dog and cat (2 hours)
- Evaluation of commercial pet food (2 hours)
- Commercial, homemade diets, mixed diet: daily formulation (2 hours)
- Feed evaluation (1 hours)
- Commercial and home-prepared diets for dogs and cats (2 hours)
- Horse nutritional assessment and estimation of energy requirements (2 hours)
- Horse feed and feeding formulation (5 hours)
Teaching methods
The lessons are held in the classroom with the help of slides. Students are invited to actively participate in the lessons, based on the knowledge acquired in the preparatory subjects. The exercises are held in the classroom and at the University Veterinary Hospital. In the classroom, students evaluate the nutritional status of dogs and cats, the adequacy of proposed industrial foods and develop rations for dogs, cats and horses in the different physiological phases with the supervision of the teacher.
During the practical sessions, students are required to independently develop rations for their own animals, either individually or in groups, including a complete signalment of the animal and the characteristics of the pet food used.
At the University Veterinary Hospital, students, divided into 3 groups, proceed to evaluate the nutritional status of the horse.
During the practical sessions, students are required to independently develop rations for their own animals, either individually or in groups, including a complete signalment of the animal and the characteristics of the pet food used.
At the University Veterinary Hospital, students, divided into 3 groups, proceed to evaluate the nutritional status of the horse.
Teaching Resources
Slides made available to students on the MyARIEL portal in the course section: https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=8348.
Nutrition and Feeding of Dogs and Cats. Biagi G, Chifalo B, Cutrignelli M, De Angelis A, Fusi E, Mainieri G, Prola L, Ricci R, Sandri M. 2022 - Edagricole Bologna.
FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Foods for Dogs and Cats and Good Practices Manual for the Production of Safe Pet Food: https://europeanpetfood.org/pet-food-facts/nutritional-requirements/
Nutrition and Feeding of Dogs and Cats. Biagi G, Chifalo B, Cutrignelli M, De Angelis A, Fusi E, Mainieri G, Prola L, Ricci R, Sandri M. 2022 - Edagricole Bologna.
FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Foods for Dogs and Cats and Good Practices Manual for the Production of Safe Pet Food: https://europeanpetfood.org/pet-food-facts/nutritional-requirements/
Principles of animal nutrition
Course syllabus
The course consists of 8 h of lectures and 16 h training.
Lectures
- General function of feed nutrients
- Energy utilization. Partitioning, Energy value of different feed, Methods of evaluation (1 hour)
- Energy nutrition 1: carbohydrates: (2 hours)
- Energy nutrition 2: lipids (1 hour)
- Protein nutrition (1 hour)
- Additives in Animal Nutrition according to European Legislation (1 hours)
- Principles of feed manufacturing (1 hour)
Practical training
- Methods of feed analysis (2 hours)
- Feed classification and labeling (2 hours)
- Forage evaluation and recognition (Fresh, Hays, Silage) (2 hours)
- Energy feeds evaluation (Carbohydrates sources) (2 hours)
- Energy feeds evaluation (Lipids sources) (1 hour)
- Fibrous concentrates feed evaluation (1 ora)
- Vegetable protein feeds (2 hours)
- Animal protein feeds (2 hours)
- Balancing rations. Calculating a balanced ration - general (2 hours)
Lectures
- General function of feed nutrients
- Energy utilization. Partitioning, Energy value of different feed, Methods of evaluation (1 hour)
- Energy nutrition 1: carbohydrates: (2 hours)
- Energy nutrition 2: lipids (1 hour)
- Protein nutrition (1 hour)
- Additives in Animal Nutrition according to European Legislation (1 hours)
- Principles of feed manufacturing (1 hour)
Practical training
- Methods of feed analysis (2 hours)
- Feed classification and labeling (2 hours)
- Forage evaluation and recognition (Fresh, Hays, Silage) (2 hours)
- Energy feeds evaluation (Carbohydrates sources) (2 hours)
- Energy feeds evaluation (Lipids sources) (1 hour)
- Fibrous concentrates feed evaluation (1 ora)
- Vegetable protein feeds (2 hours)
- Animal protein feeds (2 hours)
- Balancing rations. Calculating a balanced ration - general (2 hours)
Teaching methods
The lectures are held in the classroom with the help of slides. Students are encouraged to actively participate in the lectures, based on the knowledge acquired in the preparatory subjects. The exercises are held in the classroom. Students examine the feeds used in the formulation of animal diets with the supervision of the teacher. During the exercises, students are required to independently identify the feeds.
Teaching Resources
McDonald P., Edwards R.A., Greenhalgh J.F.D., Morgan C.A., Sinclair L.A., Wilkinson R.G. 2011 - Animal Nutrition - Benjamin Cummings, 7th Edition.
Slides made available to students on the MyARIEL portal in the course section: https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=8347.
To further your study of foods, we recommend consulting the following databases and online resources: Feedipedia: www.feddipedia.org
INRA Feed tables: www.feedtables.com
Regulation on Additives for Animal Feed: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/feed-additives/search.
It is recommended to access these resources to obtain updated data, insights and detailed information on the various foods and their characteristics.
Slides made available to students on the MyARIEL portal in the course section: https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=8347.
To further your study of foods, we recommend consulting the following databases and online resources: Feedipedia: www.feddipedia.org
INRA Feed tables: www.feedtables.com
Regulation on Additives for Animal Feed: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/feed-additives/search.
It is recommended to access these resources to obtain updated data, insights and detailed information on the various foods and their characteristics.
Modules or teaching units
Companion animal husbandry (dog, cat and horse)
AGR/19 - ANIMAL SCIENCE - University credits: 1
Practicals: 16 hours
Professors:
Dalla Costa Emanuela, Minero Michela
Shifts:
1 turno per un gruppo di studenti
Professor:
Dalla Costa Emanuela2 turno per un gruppo di studenti
Professor:
Dalla Costa Emanuela3 turno per un gruppo di studenti
Professor:
Dalla Costa Emanuela4 turno per un gruppo di studenti
Professor:
Dalla Costa EmanuelaTurno unico per tutti gli studenti
Professor:
Minero Michela
Companion animal nutrition and dietetics
AGR/18 - ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING - University credits: 4
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Lessons: 24 hours
Professors:
Bontempo Valentino, Fusi Eleonora
Shifts:
Professor:
Fusi Eleonora
1 turno per un gruppo di studenti
Professor:
Bontempo Valentino2 turno per un gruppo di studenti
Professor:
Bontempo Valentino3 turno per un gruppo di studenti
Professor:
Bontempo ValentinoTurno unico per tutti gli studenti
Professor:
Bontempo Valentino
Principles of animal nutrition
AGR/18 - ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING - University credits: 2
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Professors:
Bontempo Valentino, Luciano Alice
Professor(s)
Reception:
Friday 9-13
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
Reception:
Friday, 9am - 10 am
Dipartimento di Medicina Veterinaria, via dell'Università 6, Lodi