Animal Husbandry Sciences and Technologies
Animal Husbandry Sciences and Technologies
Course sheet
A.Y. 2026/2027
Master programme
LM-86 R - Scienze zootecniche e tecnologie animali
Enrolment
Enrolment
Application for admission: from 22/01/2026 to 30/10/2026
Application for enrolment: from 05/05/2026 to 15/01/2027
Attachments and documents
Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2026.
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Programme description and courses list
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | 6 | 64 | Italian | STAT-01/A |
| Certification of Food and Animal Sectors | 6 | 56 | Italian | MVET-02/B |
| Poulty Science | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/D |
| Zoonoses of Mammalian and Avian Species | 6 | 64 | Italian | MVET-03/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Genetic Improvement | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-09/A |
| Breeding and Management of Ruminant and Monogastric | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-09/C |
| Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production | 8 | 88 | Italian | AGRI-04/B |
| Rationing of Livestock | 9 | 96 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
Attività a scelta comuni a tutti i curricula - ATTIVITA' OBBLIGATORIA COMUNE A TUTTI I CURRICULA
Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Agribusiness | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Biochemistry, Pathology and Toxicology Food | 9 | 96 | Italian | BIOS-07/A MVET-02/A MVET-04/A |
| Nutrition for Animal Health and for Human Well-Being | 15 | 160 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-02/B |
| Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-09/C |
| Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin | 3 | 32 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law | 3 | 32 | Italian | MVET-04/B |
| Leadership & Communication | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-03/A |
| Mastitis Management and Prevention | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-03/A |
| Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-09/B |
| Pathophysiology of Wild Animals | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-02/A |
| Physiology of Lactation | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-01/B |
| Precision Livestock Farming | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-04/C |
| Professional Practice and Culture | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-04/A |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Tirocinio | 6 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Final Exam | 15 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Study plan rules
Attività a scelta comuni a tutti i curricula - Nel corso del II anno lo studente deve acquisire 9 cfu scegliendo tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-02/B |
| Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-09/C |
| Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | BIOS-07/A |
| Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | MVET-04/B |
| Leadership & Communication | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Mastitis Management and Prevention | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Pathophysiology of Wild Animals | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-02/A |
| Physiology of Lactation | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-01/B |
| Precision Livestock Farming | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-04/C |
| Professional Practice and Culture | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-01/A |
| Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-04/A |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | 6 | 64 | Italian | STAT-01/A |
| Certification of Food and Animal Sectors | 6 | 56 | Italian | MVET-02/B |
| Poulty Science | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/D |
| Zoonoses of Mammalian and Avian Species | 6 | 64 | Italian | MVET-03/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Genetic Improvement | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-09/A |
| Breeding and Management of Ruminant and Monogastric | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-09/C |
| Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production | 8 | 88 | Italian | AGRI-04/B |
| Rationing of Livestock | 9 | 96 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
Attività a scelta comuni a tutti i curricula - ATTIVITA' OBBLIGATORIA COMUNE A TUTTI I CURRICULA
Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Agribusiness | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Safety and Quality of Food Animal Origin | 12 | 120 | Italian | MVET-01/B MVET-02/B MVET-04/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-02/B |
| Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-09/C |
| Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin | 3 | 32 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law | 3 | 32 | Italian | MVET-04/B |
| Leadership & Communication | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-03/A |
| Mastitis Management and Prevention | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-03/A |
| Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-09/B |
| Pathophysiology of Wild Animals | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-02/A |
| Physiology of Lactation | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-01/B |
| Precision Livestock Farming | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-04/C |
| Professional Practice and Culture | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-04/A |
First week
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Animal Nutrition, Supply and Quality of Animal Products | 12 | 120 | Italian | AGRI-09/B AGRI-09/C |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Tirocinio | 6 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Final Exam | 15 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Study plan rules
Attività a scelta comuni a tutti i curricula - Nel corso del II anno lo studente deve acquisire 9 cfu scegliendo tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-02/B |
| Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-09/C |
| Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | BIOS-07/A |
| Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | MVET-04/B |
| Leadership & Communication | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Mastitis Management and Prevention | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Pathophysiology of Wild Animals | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-02/A |
| Physiology of Lactation | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-01/B |
| Precision Livestock Farming | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-04/C |
| Professional Practice and Culture | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-01/A |
| Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-04/A |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | 6 | 64 | Italian | STAT-01/A |
| Certification of Food and Animal Sectors | 6 | 56 | Italian | MVET-02/B |
| Poulty Science | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/D |
| Zoonoses of Mammalian and Avian Species | 6 | 64 | Italian | MVET-03/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Genetic Improvement | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-09/A |
| Breeding and Management of Ruminant and Monogastric | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-09/C |
| Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production | 8 | 88 | Italian | AGRI-04/B |
| Rationing of Livestock | 9 | 96 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
Attività a scelta comuni a tutti i curricula - ATTIVITA' OBBLIGATORIA COMUNE A TUTTI I CURRICULA
Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Agribusiness | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Biosecurity and Management | 14 | 144 | Italian | AGRI-09/B MVET-03/A MVET-03/B |
| Hygiene of Bovine Production | 10 | 104 | Italian | MVET-03/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-02/B |
| Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-09/C |
| Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin | 3 | 32 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law | 3 | 32 | Italian | MVET-04/B |
| Leadership & Communication | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-03/A |
| Mastitis Management and Prevention | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-03/A |
| Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-09/B |
| Pathophysiology of Wild Animals | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-02/A |
| Physiology of Lactation | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-01/B |
| Precision Livestock Farming | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-04/C |
| Professional Practice and Culture | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-04/A |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Tirocinio | 6 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Final Exam | 15 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Study plan rules
Attività a scelta comuni a tutti i curricula - Nel corso del II anno lo studente deve acquisire 9 cfu scegliendo tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-02/B |
| Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-09/C |
| Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | BIOS-07/A |
| Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | MVET-04/B |
| Leadership & Communication | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Mastitis Management and Prevention | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Pathophysiology of Wild Animals | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-02/A |
| Physiology of Lactation | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-01/B |
| Precision Livestock Farming | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-04/C |
| Professional Practice and Culture | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-01/A |
| Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-04/A |
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | 6 | 64 | Italian | STAT-01/A |
| Certification of Food and Animal Sectors | 6 | 56 | Italian | MVET-02/B |
| Poulty Science | 6 | 56 | Italian | AGRI-09/D |
| Zoonoses of Mammalian and Avian Species | 6 | 64 | Italian | MVET-03/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Genetic Improvement | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-09/A |
| Breeding and Management of Ruminant and Monogastric | 6 | 64 | Italian | AGRI-09/C |
| Information and Electronic Technologies for Animal Production | 8 | 88 | Italian | AGRI-04/B |
| Rationing of Livestock | 9 | 96 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | NN |
Study plan rules
Attività a scelta comuni a tutti i curricula - ATTIVITA' OBBLIGATORIA COMUNE A TUTTI I CURRICULA
Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
Lo studente deve acquisire 3 cfu in ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Proficiency B2 (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | NN |
be activated by the A.Y. 2027/2028
First semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Agribusiness | 8 | 80 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Management and Conservation | 14 | 144 | Italian | AGRI-09/A AGRI-09/C MVET-03/A MVET-03/B |
| Zooculture | 10 | 104 | Italian | AGRI-09/D MVET-01/A |
Second semester
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-02/B |
| Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-09/C |
| Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin | 3 | 32 | English | BIOS-07/A |
| Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law | 3 | 32 | Italian | MVET-04/B |
| Leadership & Communication | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-03/A |
| Mastitis Management and Prevention | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-03/A |
| Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-09/B |
| Pathophysiology of Wild Animals | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-02/A |
| Physiology of Lactation | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-01/B |
| Precision Livestock Farming | 3 | 32 | English | AGRI-04/C |
| Professional Practice and Culture | 3 | 32 | Italian | AGRI-01/A |
| Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants | 3 | 32 | English | MVET-04/A |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities.
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Tirocinio | 6 | 0 | Italian | NN |
| Final Exam | 15 | 0 | Italian | NN |
Study plan rules
Attività a scelta comuni a tutti i curricula - Nel corso del II anno lo studente deve acquisire 9 cfu scegliendo tra i seguenti insegnamenti:
| Courses or activities | Max ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis of Food of Animal Origin Toward Consumer Protection | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-02/B |
| Automatic Feeding Systems for Cattle | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-09/C |
| Biochemistry of Foods of Animal Origin | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | BIOS-07/A |
| Health Legislation and Workplace Safety Law | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | MVET-04/B |
| Leadership & Communication | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Management of Invasive Alien Species and European Carnivores | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Mastitis Management and Prevention | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-03/A |
| Natural Additives in Food Producing Animals | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-09/B |
| Pathophysiology of Wild Animals | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-02/A |
| Physiology of Lactation | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-01/B |
| Precision Livestock Farming | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | AGRI-04/C |
| Professional Practice and Culture | 3 | 32 | Italian | Second semester | AGRI-01/A |
| Wildlife Toxicology: Emerging Contaminants | 3 | 32 | English | Second semester | MVET-04/A |
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- An additional fee is due for online programmes
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- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
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