Animal nutrition
Information from the course leader
Välkommen till kursen Djurens nutrition, HV0129. Vi planerar för att ge kursen i huvudsak på campus, men anpassar den efter rådande omständigheter. Observera att kursstarten är på zoom!
Course evaluation
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HV0129-30011 - Course evaluation report
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Additional course evaluations for HV0129
Academic year 2020/2021
Animal nutrition (HV0129-30078)
2021-02-18 - 2021-03-23
Academic year 2019/2020
Animal nutrition (HV0129-30227)
2020-02-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2018/2019
Animal nutrition (HV0129-30151)
2019-02-21 - 2019-03-25
Academic year 2017/2018
Animal nutrition (HV0129-30218)
2018-01-15 - 2018-02-14
Syllabus
HV0129 Animal nutrition, 7.5 Credits
Djurens nutritionSubjects
Biology Animal ScienceEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
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Microbiology | 1.5 | 0202 |
Nutrition | 6.0 | 0203 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements(G2F)Grading scale
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent:- 60 credits in animal science, of which 5 credits in biochemistry
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- 60 credits in biology, of which 30 credits in zoology and 5 credits in biochemistry
Objectives
The general aim of the course is to provide knowledge of the chemical composition of the feeds and how the metabolism of the nutrients takes place in different animal species. The student should also be provided knowledge of risks in the form of toxins and anti-nutritional substances in feed as well as the microbial status of the feed.On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- describe relationships between the animals’ cell biology, anatomy, physiology and their ability to utilize various types of feeds,
- account for the basics of the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids,
- describe the role and function in the mineral and vitamin metabolism,
- explain the principles of the energy metabolism and what influences energy requirement
- describe the most common chemical feed analyses and calculated nutritional values
- explain the principles of how anti-nutritional substances are metabolized as well as how they influence the animal,
- account for feed conservation principles,
- discuss the role of microorganisms with regard to occurrence of toxins as well as methods for harvest and storage,
- interpret results of microbiological analyses,
- account for the main environmental impact of production and consumption of feeds as well as evaluate this from a sustainability perspective.
Content
Lectures take place about the nutritional content in feeds and how these are implemented in different animal species. Lectures and exercises take place in analysis and calculation methods for nutrients including the energy concept. Also the contents of the toxic and anti-nutritional substances of feed are treated. The microbial part of the course has focus on feed safety, where lectures and laboratory sessions treat identification of microorganisms and factors that influence the survival of yeast and mold. Be treated finally at a general level the environmental impact that production of feed and feeding gives origin to.Compulsory components occur in e g group work, presentations, group discussions, projects and study visits.
In the course, the following general skills are trained: laboratory technique as well as presentation technique.
Formats and requirements for examination
Passed oral and written examination, passed project work as well as approved participation in compulsory components.- If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.
- If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.
- If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.
Other information
- The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date to which the student has been admitted and registered on.
- If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.
Additional information
The course includes 3 credits in microbiology, 2.5 credits in feed science as well as 2 credits in cell biology. The course assumes good knowledge in the animals’ physiology as well as biochemistry.Responsible department
Department of Animal Nutrition and Management
Further information
Grading criteria
BETYG |
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Studenten diskuterar kring hur produktionsdjurens fysiologiska förutsättningar varierar och hur omsättningen av näringsämnen påverkas av denna variation. |
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Studenten diskuterar kring miljöeffekter av produktion av olika animalieprodukter |
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Studenten redogör för beräkningsmetoder för näringsvärdering och vilka kemiska analyser som ligger till grund Studenten identifierar i vilka situationer risker föreligger för störningar pga toxin eller antinutritionella substanser |
Studenten visar förståelse för hur skillnader i struktur hos näringsämnen påverkar omsättningen
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Studenten diskuterar hur valet av fodermedel kan påverka hållbarheten i animalieproduktionen |
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Studenten beskriver grundläggande samband mellan djurens cellbiologi, anatomi och fysiologi och deras förmåga att tillgodogöra sig olika näringsämnen Studenten nämner de vanligaste foderanalyserna och beräknade näringsvärden Studenten redogör för de vanligaste antinutritionella substanserna och deras effekt samt grunderna inom metabolism av toxiner och antinutritionella substanser |
Studenten redogör för grunderna inom kolhydrat-, protein- och lipidomsättningen samt för vissa mineral- och vitaminämnens roll Studenten kan utföra enklare beräkningar kring energiomsättning
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Studenten redogör för vanliga principer för foderkonservering
Studenten kan redogöra för de viktigaste mikroorganismernas roll i foderhantering och utfodring samt tolka resultat från vissa mikrobiologiska analyser. |
Studenten redogör för de viktigaste miljökonsekvenserna som associeras med utfodring respektive foderproduktion |
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Lärandemål Studenten ska kunna: |
- beskriva samband mellan djurens cellbiologi, anatomi, fysiologi och deras förmåga att tillgodogöra sig olika typer av fodermedel, |
- redogöra för grunderna inom omsättningen av kolhydrater, proteiner och lipider, |
- redogöra för foderkonserveringsprinciper, |
- redogöra för den huvudsakliga miljöpåverkan av produktion och konsumtion av fodermedel, samt värdera detta ur ett hållbarhetsperspektiv. |
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Examination |
Skriftlig tenta, webbquizz |
Skriftlig tenta, webbquizz |
Skriftlig tenta, labbrapport |
Skriftlig tenta |
Litterature list
- Animal Nutrition, seventh edition Författare: Mc Donald et al. ISBN: 978-1408204238 Kommentar: Andra utgåvor fungerar också.