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Syllabus

BI1327 Production and quality evaluation of forages, 15.0 Credits

Produktion och kvalitetsvärdering av vallfoder

Subjects

Animal Science Biology Animal science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Final written exam	7.5	0202
Scientific paper	7.5	0203

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

The equivalent of 120 course credits at first cycle level of which 60 credits in one of the following subjects:

biology, animal science or agricultural sciences and English 6.

Objectives

The overall aim of the course is to provide a general understanding of forage production through a synergy between arable and animal farming, in the perspective of sustainable development and sustainable use of natural resources.

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

-describe the preconditions for sustainable production of forage on fields, meadows and semi-natural grasslands and the importance of forage production for agriculture

-suggest relevant process technologies and methods for forage harvest and storage; and evaluate the influence of these technologies and methods on the nutritional and hygiene quality of the feed

-suggest and describe relevant analyses for determining the nutritional content of forage and the feed value

-provide concrete guidance on issues that concern forage production and utilisation of forage and the use of semi-natural pastures from a production and nature conservation viewpoint

-analyse how different forage cultivation factors influence the quantity and nutritional quality of the forage as a feed for different animal species or for other purposes

-discuss and evaluate research results in the area.

Content

The course consists of lectures and the following compulsory components:

laboratory sessions, exercises, seminars, study visits and project work.

The course deals with forage cultivation, harvesting methods and conservation of feed for ley and other roughages, maintenance and use of temporary grasslands and meadow, and use and management of semi-natural grasslands.

The course also deals with methods for evaluating the nutritional quality of forage to be used for different categories of animals.

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

-To obtain full credits for the course, students must obtain a pass grade in multiple choice tests and a written final examination, and submit an approved individual project report and reports on exercises.

-Approved participation in compulsory course modules, i.e. exercises, seminars, laboratory sessions, project work and study visits, is also required in order to obtain full credits for the course.

• 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.

Responsible department

Department of Crop Production Ecology