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Breeding and welfare of companions animals
Course sheet
A.Y. 2026/2027
Bachelor
L-38 R - Scienze zootecniche e tecnologie delle produzioni animali
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Bachelor
180
ECTS
Access
Limited enrolment with admission test
3
Years
Course location
LODI (LO)
Language
Italian
Il curriculum Allevamento degli animali da compagnia ha l'obiettivo di approfondire gli aspetti genetici, alimentari, comportamentali e riproduttivi dell'allevamento del cane, del gatto e degli animali non convenzionali e ornamentali.
Enrolment

Places available: 120 + 3 reserved for non-EU citizens

Call for applications

Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.

Session: 1

Application for admission: from 12/03/2026 to 11/06/2026

Application for enrolment: from 18/06/2026 to 30/06/2026

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Session: 2

Application for admission: from 02/07/2026 to 10/09/2026

Application for enrolment: from 16/09/2026 to 23/09/2026

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Extension of enrolment


Extension of Enrolments

From 25 September at 2:00 p.m., enrolments have been reopened and will remain open until all remaining places have been filled. Students who hold the required TOLC may enrol directly through the online enrolment service, even if they have not previously submitted an application for admission.

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Programme description and courses list
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Anatomy of Companion Animals 7 64 Italian MVET-01/A
Chemistry, Biology and Genetics 11 112 Italian AGRI-09/A BIOS-03/A CHEM-03/A
- Biologia e genetica664AGRI-09/A,BIOS-03/A
- Chimica548CHEM-03/A
Mathematic and Physics 10 80 Italian MATH-02/A PHYS-06/A
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biochemistry 8 72 Italian BIOS-07/A
Principles of Business Administration and Management 6 64 Italian AGRI-01/A
Veterinary Physiology 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
Elements of Stables Building and Technologies for Animal Management 6 56 Italian AGRI-04/B AGRI-04/C
General Microbiology, Immunology and Farming Hygiene 9 80 Italian MVET-03/A
Genetic Improvement of Companion Animals 6 56 Italian AGRI-09/A
Morpho-Physiology 6 56 Italian MVET-01/A MVET-01/B
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Comparative Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Evaluation of Feedingstuff 8 72 Italian AGRI-09/B
General Comparative Pathology and Laboratory Analysis 9 80 Italian MVET-02/A
Parasitology and Toxicology 13 112 Italian MVET-03/B MVET-04/A
- Elements of toxicology and pharmacology756MVET-04/A
- Parasitology, biosecurity and diagnostics of parasitic diseases656MVET-03/B
be activated by the A.Y. 2028/2029
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Animal Welfare Legislation 6 56 Italian MVET-04/B
Breeding, Management and Morphological Evaluation 12 112 Italian AGRI-09/C
- Breeding of dogs and cats656AGRI-09/C
- Breeding of horses656AGRI-09/C
Marketing and Business Strategy 6 64 Italian AGRI-01/A
Optional
Alimentazione animale e sicurezza alimentare: il confronto tra la scienza e opinione pubblica 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Alternative, Innovative and Unconventional Feeds 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Biochemical Techniques for the Analysis Laboratory 3 32 Italian BIOS-07/A
Cat and Dog Feeding and Petfood Production 6 56 Italian AGRI-09/B
Evolution of Petfood Palatability 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Innovazioni alimentari e benessere degli aninali di interesse zootecnico 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/C
Management of Inherited Diseases Behavior and Welfare of Cat and Dog 6 56 Italian AGRI-09/A 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
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin for Food Safety Purposes 3 32 Italian MVET-02/B
Basic Concepts of Molecular Pathology 3 32 Italian MVET-02/A
Bioethics and Informatics 6 56 Italian INFO-01/A PHIL-03/A
Breeding Management of Oultry Local Breeds 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/D
Breeds and Products of Animal Origin 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/A
Ecoparasitology and Interaction Between Domestic and Wild Animals 3 32 Italian MVET-03/B
Feed Legislation 3 32 Italian MVET-04/B
Laboratory Methods for Infectious Diseases Prevention 3 32 Italian MVET-03/A
Neonatal Management in Dogs, Cats and Horses 3 32 Italian MVET-05/B
Physiology of Adaptation and Reproduction in Exotic Animals Housed in Controlled Environments 3 32 Italian MVET-01/B
Practical Aspects to Interact and Manage Efficiently the Beef and Dairy Cattle Farms 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Cat and Dog 6 56 Italian MVET-03/A MVET-03/B
Principles of Hygiene and Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian MVET-03/A MVET-03/B
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian MVET-04/B
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Equids 3 32 Italian MVET-04/B
Rearing, Management and Feeding of Non-Conventional Pet Animals 6 56 Italian AGRI-09/B AGRI-09/D
Reproduction of Cat and Dog 6 56 Italian MVET-05/B
Reproductive and Embryo Technologies for Biodiversity Preservation in Companion Animals 3 32 Italian MVET-01/A MVET-05/B
Conclusive activities
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 5 0 Italian NN
Practical Training 6 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
- Al terzo anno di corso lo studente dovrà scegliere 4 insegnamenti tra quelli elencati nel seguente gruppo per un totale di 24 cfu.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Cat and Dog Feeding and Petfood Production 6 56 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Management of Inherited Diseases Behavior and Welfare of Cat and Dog 6 56 Italian First semester AGRI-09/A AGRI-09/C
Bioethics and Informatics 6 56 Italian Second semester INFO-01/A PHIL-03/A
Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Cat and Dog 6 56 Italian Second semester MVET-03/A MVET-03/B
Rearing, Management and Feeding of Non-Conventional Pet Animals 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-09/B AGRI-09/D
Reproduction of Cat and Dog 6 56 Italian Second semester MVET-05/B
- Nel corso del terzo anno è prevista l'attivazione di insegnamenti a libera scelta. Tali corsi hanno come obiettivo quello di offrire agli studenti la possibilità di un approfondimento della loro preparazione in specifici settori di indirizzo al fine di completare la formazione specifica fermo restando la piena libertà di scegliere 12 cfu tra tutti gli insegnamenti attivati proposti dalla Facoltà e/o Ateneo purchè coerenti con il progetto formativo.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Alimentazione animale e sicurezza alimentare: il confronto tra la scienza e opinione pubblica 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Alternative, Innovative and Unconventional Feeds 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Biochemical Techniques for the Analysis Laboratory 3 32 Italian First semester BIOS-07/A
Evolution of Petfood Palatability 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Innovazioni alimentari e benessere degli aninali di interesse zootecnico 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/C
Physiology, Behaviour and Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Their Interactions with Humans. 3 32 Italian First semester MVET-01/B
Small Ruminants: Nutrition and Products Quality 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin for Food Safety Purposes 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-02/B
Basic Concepts of Molecular Pathology 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-02/A
Breeding Management of Oultry Local Breeds 3 32 Italian Second semester AGRI-09/D
Breeds and Products of Animal Origin 3 32 Italian Second semester AGRI-09/A
Ecoparasitology and Interaction Between Domestic and Wild Animals 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-03/B
Feed Legislation 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-04/B
Laboratory Methods for Infectious Diseases Prevention 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-03/A
Neonatal Management in Dogs, Cats and Horses 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-05/B
Physiology of Adaptation and Reproduction in Exotic Animals Housed in Controlled Environments 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-01/B
Practical Aspects to Interact and Manage Efficiently the Beef and Dairy Cattle Farms 3 32 Italian Second semester AGRI-09/B
Principles of Hygiene and Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-03/A MVET-03/B
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-04/B
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Equids 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-04/B
Reproductive and Embryo Technologies for Biodiversity Preservation in Companion Animals 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-01/A MVET-05/B
Gli esami di Anatomia degli animali d'affezione e Fisiologia veterinaria (I anno) sono propedeutici agli esami di Patologia generale comparata e analisi di laboratorio e Parassitologia e tossicologia (II anno).
L'esame di Biochimica (I anno) è propedeutico all'esame di Nutrizione animale comparata e valutazione nutrizionale degli alimenti per animali (II anno).
Prescribed foundation courses
Learning activityPrescribed foundation courses
Comparative Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Evaluation of Feedingstuff Biochemistry (compulsory)
General Comparative Pathology and Laboratory Analysis Anatomy of Companion Animals (compulsory), Veterinary Physiology (compulsory)
Parasitology and Toxicology Anatomy of Companion Animals (compulsory), Veterinary Physiology (compulsory)
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Anatomy of Companion Animals 7 64 Italian MVET-01/A
Chemistry, Biology and Genetics 11 112 Italian AGRI-09/A BIOS-03/A CHEM-03/A
- Biologia e genetica664AGRI-09/A,BIOS-03/A
- Chimica548CHEM-03/A
Mathematic and Physics 10 80 Italian MATH-02/A PHYS-06/A
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biochemistry 8 72 Italian BIOS-07/A
Principles of Business Administration and Management 6 64 Italian AGRI-01/A
Veterinary Physiology 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
Elements of Stables Building and Technologies for Animal Management 6 56 Italian AGRI-04/B AGRI-04/C
General Microbiology, Immunology and Farming Hygiene 9 80 Italian MVET-03/A
Genetic Improvement of Companion Animals 6 56 Italian AGRI-09/A
Morpho-Physiology 6 56 Italian MVET-01/A MVET-01/B
Second semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Comparative Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Evaluation of Feedingstuff 8 72 Italian AGRI-09/B
General Comparative Pathology and Laboratory Analysis 9 80 Italian MVET-02/A
Parasitology and Toxicology 13 112 Italian MVET-03/B MVET-04/A
- Elements of toxicology and pharmacology756MVET-04/A
- Parasitology, biosecurity and diagnostics of parasitic diseases656MVET-03/B
be activated by the A.Y. 2028/2029
First semester
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Animal Welfare Legislation 6 56 Italian MVET-04/B
Breeding, Management and Morphological Evaluation 12 112 Italian AGRI-09/C
- Breeding of dogs and cats656AGRI-09/C
- Breeding of horses656AGRI-09/C
Marketing and Business Strategy 6 64 Italian AGRI-01/A
Optional
Alimentazione animale e sicurezza alimentare: il confronto tra la scienza e opinione pubblica 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Alternative, Innovative and Unconventional Feeds 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Biochemical Techniques for the Analysis Laboratory 3 32 Italian BIOS-07/A
Elements of Podology and Equine Macalcia 6 56 Italian MVET-05/A
Equine Genetics, Behaviour and Welfare 6 56 Italian AGRI-09/A AGRI-09/C
Evolution of Petfood Palatability 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Innovazioni alimentari e benessere degli aninali di interesse zootecnico 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions 3 32 Italian 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
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Optional
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin for Food Safety Purposes 3 32 Italian MVET-02/B
Basic Concepts of Molecular Pathology 3 32 Italian MVET-02/A
Breeding Management of Oultry Local Breeds 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/D
Breeds and Products of Animal Origin 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/A
Ecoparasitology and Interaction Between Domestic and Wild Animals 3 32 Italian MVET-03/B
Feed Legislation 3 32 Italian MVET-04/B
Feed Raw Materials, Nutrition and Feeding of Horses 6 56 Italian AGRI-09/B
Functional and Metabolic Evaluation of the Sport Horses 6 56 Italian MVET-04/B
Horses Reproduction 6 56 Italian MVET-05/B
Laboratory Methods for Infectious Diseases Prevention 3 32 Italian MVET-03/A
Neonatal Management in Dogs, Cats and Horses 3 32 Italian MVET-05/B
Physiology of Adaptation and Reproduction in Exotic Animals Housed in Controlled Environments 3 32 Italian MVET-01/B
Practical Aspects to Interact and Manage Efficiently the Beef and Dairy Cattle Farms 3 32 Italian AGRI-09/B
Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Equine Disease 6 56 Italian MVET-03/A MVET-03/B
Principles of Hygiene and Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian MVET-03/A MVET-03/B
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian MVET-04/B
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Equids 3 32 Italian MVET-04/B
Reproductive and Embryo Technologies for Biodiversity Preservation in Companion Animals 3 32 Italian MVET-01/A MVET-05/B
Conclusive activities
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 5 0 Italian NN
Practical Training 6 0 Italian NN
Study plan rules
- Al terzo anno di corso lo studente dovrà scegliere 4 insegnamenti tra quelli elencati nel seguente gruppo per un totale di 24 cfu.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Elements of Podology and Equine Macalcia 6 56 Italian First semester MVET-05/A
Equine Genetics, Behaviour and Welfare 6 56 Italian First semester AGRI-09/A AGRI-09/C
Feed Raw Materials, Nutrition and Feeding of Horses 6 56 Italian Second semester AGRI-09/B
Functional and Metabolic Evaluation of the Sport Horses 6 56 Italian Second semester MVET-04/B
Horses Reproduction 6 56 Italian Second semester MVET-05/B
Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Equine Disease 6 56 Italian Second semester MVET-03/A MVET-03/B
- Nel corso del terzo anno è prevista l'attivazione di insegnamenti a libera scelta. Tali corsi hanno come obiettivo quello di offrire agli studenti la possibilità di un approfondimento della loro preparazione in specifici settori di indirizzo al fine di completare la formazione specifica fermo restando la piena libertà di scegliere 12 cfu tra tutti gli insegnamenti attivati proposti dalla Facoltà e/o Ateneo purchè coerenti con il progetto formativo.
Courses or activities Max ECTS Total hours Language Lesson period SSD
Alimentazione animale e sicurezza alimentare: il confronto tra la scienza e opinione pubblica 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Alternative, Innovative and Unconventional Feeds 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Biochemical Techniques for the Analysis Laboratory 3 32 Italian First semester BIOS-07/A
Evolution of Petfood Palatability 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Innovazioni alimentari e benessere degli aninali di interesse zootecnico 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Management of Animals in Animal Assisted Interventions 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/C
Physiology, Behaviour and Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Their Interactions with Humans. 3 32 Italian First semester MVET-01/B
Small Ruminants: Nutrition and Products Quality 3 32 Italian First semester AGRI-09/B
Analysis of Food of Animal Origin for Food Safety Purposes 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-02/B
Basic Concepts of Molecular Pathology 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-02/A
Breeding Management of Oultry Local Breeds 3 32 Italian Second semester AGRI-09/D
Breeds and Products of Animal Origin 3 32 Italian Second semester AGRI-09/A
Ecoparasitology and Interaction Between Domestic and Wild Animals 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-03/B
Feed Legislation 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-04/B
Laboratory Methods for Infectious Diseases Prevention 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-03/A
Neonatal Management in Dogs, Cats and Horses 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-05/B
Physiology of Adaptation and Reproduction in Exotic Animals Housed in Controlled Environments 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-01/B
Practical Aspects to Interact and Manage Efficiently the Beef and Dairy Cattle Farms 3 32 Italian Second semester AGRI-09/B
Principles of Hygiene and Prevention of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases of Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-03/A MVET-03/B
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Dogs, Cats and Unconventional Pets 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-04/B
Protection of the Health and Welfare of Equids 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-04/B
Reproductive and Embryo Technologies for Biodiversity Preservation in Companion Animals 3 32 Italian Second semester MVET-01/A MVET-05/B
Gli esami di Anatomia degli animali d'affezione e Fisiologia veterinaria (I anno) sono propedeutici agli esami di Patologia generale comparata e analisi di laboratorio e Parassitologia e tossicologia (II anno).
L'esame di Biochimica (I anno) è propedeutico all'esame di Nutrizione animale comparata e valutazione nutrizionale degli alimenti per animali (II anno).
Prescribed foundation courses
Learning activityPrescribed foundation courses
Comparative Animal Nutrition and Nutritional Evaluation of Feedingstuff Biochemistry (compulsory)
General Comparative Pathology and Laboratory Analysis Anatomy of Companion Animals (compulsory), Veterinary Physiology (compulsory)
Parasitology and Toxicology Anatomy of Companion Animals (compulsory), Veterinary Physiology (compulsory)
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Course location
LODI (LO)
Head of study programme
Bagnato Alessandro
Mazzola Silvia Michela
Academic guidance tutor
Cannas Simona
Erasmus and international mobility tutor 
Pastorelli Grazia
Study plan tutor
Bagnato Alessandro
Internship tutor
Giordano Alessia
Seminar and workshop tutor
Lodde Valentina
Dissertation tutor
Giordano Alessia
University and programme transfer tutor
Bagnato Alessandro
Credit recognition tutor
Grilli Guido
Quality Assurance Delegate
Demartini Eugenio
Reference structures
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
Contacts

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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Official documents
Regolamento didattico

A.Y. 2026/2027

Breeding Abd Welfare of Companion Animals (Classe L-38 R)-Enrolled in 2026/2027 Academic Year [HACof2 2027]
Breeding Abd Welfare of Companion Animals (Classe L-38 R)-Enrolled in 2025/2026 Academic Year [HACof1 2027]
Breeding and Welfare of Companions Animals (Classe l-38-Enrolled from academic year 2021/2022 [H17of1 2027]

A.Y. 2025/2026

Breeding Abd Welfare of Companion Animals (Classe L-38 R)-Enrolled in 2025/2026 Academic Year [HACof1 2026]
Breeding and Welfare of Companions Animals (Classe l-38-Enrolled from academic year 2021/2022 [H17of1 2026]

A.Y. 2024/2025

Breeding and Welfare of Companions Animals (Classe l-38-Enrolled from academic year 2021/2022 [H17of1 2025]

A.Y. 2023/2024

Breeding and Welfare of Companions Animals (Classe l-38-Enrolled from academic year 2021/2022 [H17of1 2024]

A.Y. 2022/2023

Breeding and Welfare of Companions Animals (Classe l-38-Enrolled from academic year 2021/2022 [H17of1 2023]

A.Y. 2021/2022

Breeding and Welfare of Companions Animals (Classe l-38-Enrolled from 2021/2022 academic year [H17of1 2022]