Animal Production
Animal Production
Course sheet
A.Y. 2026/2027
Bachelor
L-38 R - Scienze zootecniche e tecnologie delle produzioni animali
Enrolment
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Application for enrolment: from 15/07/2026 to 12/02/2027
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Please note: students holding a qualification obtained abroad
In order to complete their enrolment, students holding a qualification obtained abroad must submit the required documentation by 30 November 2026 through the Enrolment Document Integration Service https://studente.unimi.it/uploadDocumentiImmatricolazione
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Programme description and courses list
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Anatomy of Farm Animals | 8 | 72 | Italian | MVET-01/A |
| Chemistry and Principles of Biology | 11 | 112 | Italian | AGRI-09/A BIOS-03/A CHEM-03/A |
| - Chimica | 5 | 48 | CHEM-03/A | |
| - Principi di biologia | 6 | 64 | AGRI-09/A,BIOS-03/A | |
| Mathematics and Phisic | 10 | 80 | Italian | MATH-02/A PHYS-06/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Agronomy and Herbaceous Crops | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-02/A |
| Biochemestry | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-07/A |
| Economics | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Physiology of Farm Animals | 7 | 64 | Italian | MVET-01/B |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Assessment B1 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Genetic Improvement | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/A |
| Livestock Farming and Welfare | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-09/C |
| Rural Buildings and Mechanization | 12 | 112 | Italian | AGRI-04/B AGRI-04/C |
| Tecnologie di allevamento e benessere animale: avicoli e conigli | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/D |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Animal Nutrition, Nutritional Evaluation of Feed and Feed Technology | 7 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Management Economics and Marketing of Food Products | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Microbiology and Hygiene | 12 | 112 | Italian | MVET-02/B MVET-03/A |
be activated by the A.Y. 2028/2029
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Parasitology and Toxicology | 12 | 104 | Italian | MVET-03/B MVET-04/A |
| Pathology and Reproduction | 12 | 56 | Italian | MVET-02/A MVET-05/B |
| Optional | ||||
| Alternative, Innovative and Unconventional Feeds | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Animal Nutrition and Food Safety: the Gap Between Science and Public Opinion. | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Biochemical Techniques for the Analysis Laboratory | 3 | 32 | Italian | BIOS-07/A |
| Evolution of Petfood Palatability | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Hygiene and Technology of Food of Animal Origin | 6 | 56 | Italian | MVET-02/B |
| Livestock Feeding and Environmental Impact | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/C |
| Nutritional Innovations and Animal Welfare | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Physiology, Behaviour and Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Their Interactions with Humans. | 3 | 32 | Italian | MVET-01/B |
| Small Ruminants Nutrition and Products Quality | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
Second semester
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Examination | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Pratical Training | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Study plan rules
- In the third year of the course the student will have to choose four courses from those indicated in the following group for a total of 24 cfu.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hygiene and Technology of Food of Animal Origin | 6 | 56 | Italian | First semester | MVET-02/B |
| Livestock Feeding and Environmental Impact | 6 | 56 | Italian | First semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Genomics, Selection and Morpho-Functional Evaluation | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/A AGRI-09/C |
| Technologies for Reducing Environmental Impact in Animal Husbandry | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-04/B |
| Veterinary Hygiene | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Zootechnical Legislation and Food Safety | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | MVET-04/B |
- In the third year of the course the student will have to choose 12 credits among the teachers active at the university consistent with the training plan.
Gli esami di Anatomia degli animali da reddito e fisiologia degli animali da reddito sono propedeutici agli esami di Parassitologia e tossicologia e Patologia e riproduzione. L'esame di Biochimica è propedeutico all'esame di Nutrizione animale, valutazione nutrizionale e tecnica mangimistica
Prescribed foundation courses
| Learning activity | Prescribed foundation courses |
|---|---|
| Animal Nutrition, Nutritional Evaluation of Feed and Feed Technology | Biochemestry (compulsory) |
| Parasitology and Toxicology | Anatomy of Farm Animals (compulsory), Physiology of Farm Animals (compulsory) |
| Pathology and Reproduction | Anatomy of Farm Animals (compulsory), Physiology of Farm Animals (optional) |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Anatomy of Farm Animals | 8 | 72 | Italian | MVET-01/A |
| Chemistry and Principles of Biology | 11 | 112 | Italian | AGRI-09/A BIOS-03/A CHEM-03/A |
| - Chimica | 5 | 48 | CHEM-03/A | |
| - Principi di biologia | 6 | 64 | AGRI-09/A,BIOS-03/A | |
| Mathematics and Phisic | 10 | 80 | Italian | MATH-02/A PHYS-06/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Agronomy and Herbaceous Crops | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-02/A |
| Biochemestry | 6 | 48 | Italian | BIOS-07/A |
| Economics | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Physiology of Farm Animals | 7 | 64 | Italian | MVET-01/B |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English Assessment B1 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Genetic Improvement | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/A |
| Livestock Farming and Welfare | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-09/C |
| Rural Buildings and Mechanization | 12 | 112 | Italian | AGRI-04/B AGRI-04/C |
| Tecnologie di allevamento e benessere animale: avicoli e conigli | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/D |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Animal Nutrition, Nutritional Evaluation of Feed and Feed Technology | 7 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Management Economics and Marketing of Food Products | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Microbiology and Hygiene | 12 | 112 | Italian | MVET-02/B MVET-03/A |
be activated by the A.Y. 2028/2029
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Parasitology and Toxicology | 12 | 104 | Italian | MVET-03/B MVET-04/A |
| Pathology and Reproduction | 12 | 56 | Italian | MVET-02/A MVET-05/B |
| Optional | ||||
| Alternative, Innovative and Unconventional Feeds | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Animal Nutrition and Food Safety: the Gap Between Science and Public Opinion. | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Biochemical Techniques for the Analysis Laboratory | 3 | 32 | Italian | BIOS-07/A |
| Evolution of Petfood Palatability | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Food Safety in Processing of Farm Food Products | 6 | 56 | Italian | MVET-02/B |
| Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/C |
| Nutritional Innovations and Animal Welfare | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Organic Animal Husbandry and Feeding | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/B AGRI-09/C |
| Physiology, Behaviour and Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Their Interactions with Humans. | 3 | 32 | Italian | MVET-01/B |
| Small Ruminants Nutrition and Products Quality | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
Second semester
Conclusive activities
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Examination | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Pratical Training | 3 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Study plan rules
- In the third year of the course the student will have to choose four courses from those indicated in the following group for a total of 24 cfu.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety in Processing of Farm Food Products | 6 | 56 | Italian | First semester | MVET-02/B |
| Organic Animal Husbandry and Feeding | 6 | 56 | Italian | First semester | AGRI-09/B AGRI-09/C |
| Alternative Farming of Poultry and Aquaculture | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/D |
| Extensive and Pastoral Management Techniques and Product Quality | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/C |
| Extensive Livestock Feeding and Grazing | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Livestock Biodiversity and Agroecosystems | 6 | 56 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/A AGRI-09/C |
- In the third year of the course the student will have to choose 12 credits among the teachers active at the university consistent with the training plan.
Gli esami di Anatomia degli animali da reddito e fisiologia degli animali da reddito sono propedeutici agli esami di Parassitologia e tossicologia e Patologia e riproduzione. L'esame di Biochimica è propedeutico all'esame di Nutrizione animale, valutazione nutrizionale e tecnica mangimistica
Prescribed foundation courses
| Learning activity | Prescribed foundation courses |
|---|---|
| Animal Nutrition, Nutritional Evaluation of Feed and Feed Technology | Biochemestry (compulsory) |
| Parasitology and Toxicology | Anatomy of Farm Animals (compulsory), Physiology of Farm Animals (compulsory) |
| Pathology and Reproduction | Anatomy of Farm Animals (compulsory), Physiology of Farm Animals (optional) |
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The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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