ANIMAL PRODUCTION QUALITY TYPICAL

Università di Foggia

Academic Year:

2019/2020

Accademic year of supply:

2020/2021

Course code:

123818

Year of study:

Language:

Italian

Divisions:

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in GASTRONOMIC SCIENCES

Disciplinary Sector:

Special Techniques for Zoology

Credits:

Course in italian:

see details

Prerequisites

Basic chemistry, biomolecules

Methods of Provision

traditional

Contents

Classification of livestock production systems. Dairy cattle and beef cattle, buffalo, pig, ovine, caprine, rabbit and poultry farming. Poligastric and monogastric digestive physiology. Elements of animal nutrition. Animal manure management. Animal welfare
Physiological traits and techno-managerial factors influencing the quality of animal productions. Definition of the nutritional, technological, and sensorial quality of milk, dairy products, meat, poultry, egg and seafoods.
Indigenous and foreign breeds, autochthonous breeds. Animal farming and environmental interactions in alpine and Mediterranean area. Traditional food products, specific EU quality schemes guaranteeing quality of animal food products.

Objectives

This teaching programme provides useful tools to understand the physiological and productive responses of farm animals to different farming conditions in order to ameliorate safety and quality of animal productions. It aims to stimulate a critical view of the relationship between products and environment finalized to improve the environmental sustainability in animal farming and production.

Expected results and skills

The student must know the different livestock production systems and the fundamentals of animal biodiversity, understand the interactions between animal rearing and the quality and sustainability of animal products; be able to choose and apply adequate techniques for animal management and welfare.

Recommended Bibliography

Balasini Zootecnia generale-Edagricole
Balasini Bovini e bufali-Edagricole
Balasini Ovicaprini-Edagricole
Balasini Avicunicoli e allevamenti alternativi-Edagricole

Evaluation methods

Type of exam:

Oral

Verification of learning:

Oral exam

Evaluation:

Final Mark

Extended Syllabus

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