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Syllabus

HV0166 Feed science and forage production, 15.0 Credits

Fodervetenskap och vallfoderproduktion

Subjects

Agricultural Science Animal Science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Feed analyses	6.0	0102
Feed optimization	1.0	0103
Final exam	8.0	0104

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to

- 180 credits at first cycle level, of which

- 60 credits biology, animal science, equine science, veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine or 60 credits agricultural sciences (of which at least 30 credits animal science/zoology)

and

- English 6

Objectives

The general aim of the course is to create knowledge of chemical analyses that describe the composition and utilization of feed. The course includes feed for herbivores, omnivores and carnivores. A special focus is placed on the forage production complexity through synergy between plant cultivation and animal science.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• suggest and justify relevant process technologies and methods for harvest and storage of feeds of vegetable and animal origin and be able to evaluate the influence on the nutritional and hygienic quality of the feed

• define and explain nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of different feeds

• suggest and describe relevant analyses for determining the nutritional content of the feed and the feeding value,

• understand the basic principles for optimization of a diet or a feed mixture,

• give concrete guidance in issues that concern forage production and utilization of forage from both production and nature conservation viewpoints,

• analyze how different factors of forage cultivation influence quantity and nutritional quality of the forage considering its use as a feed for different animal species or for other purposes,

• Discuss ethical considerations in choosing feed and feeding strategy.

Content

Lectures will address the relationship between storing and processing methods and the nutritional and hygienic quality of the feed. Methods for evaluating the forage cultivation and harvesting methods and the nutritional quality of the forage when used for different animal categories will be covered in lectures, laboratory sessions and practical assignments. The focus for this is on conditions relevant to Northern Europe. The course also covers the nutritional and anti-nutritional properties of the feeds. An important part of the course consists of laboratory analyzes of feeds that the students carry out and evaluate. The course also includes seminars, field trips and a project work. In the course, lectures, exercises, laboratory sessions, study visits and project work are included. Compulsory components occur within e g laboratory sessions, seminar, project work, exercises and study visits.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written and oral examination. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course covers forage species and cultivation practices with focus on conditions relevant to Northern Europe.

Costs in connection with study visit can be added.

The course can not be included in the exam at the same time as the courses BI1005, HV0117.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Nutrition and Management