Feed science and forage production

Additional course evaluations for HV0166

HV0166 Feed science and forage production, 15.0 Credits

Fodervetenskap och vallfoderproduktion

Syllabus approved

2017-12-14

Subjects

Animal science Agricultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Feed analyse	6.00	1002
Feed optimization	1.00	1003
Final exam	8.00	1004

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, only first-cycle courses as entry requirements(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 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.

Formats and requirements for examination

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

• 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

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

Further information

There are no Grading criteria posted for this course