Animal feeding
Entry Requirements
- 5 credits biochemistry
Course facts
BI1411, Animal feeding, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2025 (2025-01-20)
Level
First cycle (G1F)
Main field of study
Biology, Animal Science
Biology Area
Zoology (animal biology)
Grading Scale
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.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
- 5 credits biochemistry
Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide an overview on the importance of feeding for health and welfare in different animals.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- describe how feed can be stored and processed,
- describe commonly used feedstuffs and their composition, and how animal requirements and nutrient composition of feeds can be expressed when evaluating feeds,
- describe the nutrient-related and behavioural needs and feeding-related demands of farm animals, pet animals and wild animals, and how these can be fulfilled in different production systems,
- describe the importance of feeding and feeds on health and welfare in different animal categories,
- identify situations where feeding or feeds does not fulfil the requirements of the animal and reflect on the consequences,
- present a project work in groups, both written and oral.
Content
The course cover different feeding systems, feed intake in animals and consequences of inadequate feeding. In the course, farm animals, pets and wild animals are compared. In addition, different techniques for preservation and processing of feeds are covered. The course consists of lectures, study visits, problem-based learning and exercises, as well as written and oral presentations of compiled literature related to feeding and feeds.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed written and oral examination, passed participation in compulsory exercises, study visits and problem-based moments.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Ethology and Animal Welfare (BSc)
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
The Course Replaces
delvis HV0130
Other Information
Expenses related to field trips may occur.
The entry requirement of 5 credits biochemistry may be fulfilled through completed course BI1389 Biochemistry, cellbiology and microbiology, BI1390 Biochemistry and intermediary metabolism or HV0120 Animal Biology 1- biochemistry.