Sustainable meat production in the Nordic region
Course description
The focus is on how Nordic meat production works and how it affects
animals, the environment, and the economy. We follow the entire chain – from land use and feed to animal growth, management, and meat quality.
Special emphasis is placed on animal health, welfare, and productivity. The course also explores how the economics of meat production are linked to environmental impact, especially from ruminants, and what challenges future climate change may bring for the sustainability of the system.
Course facts
P000152, Sustainable meat production in the Nordic region, 3.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Level
Third cycle
Subject
Animal Science
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
English
Entry Requirements
Objectives
After completing the course the student should:
- be able to account for the major factors imposing constraints on the sustainability of different production systems for meat production; including theories related to nutrient partitioning and growth capacity, predicting the impact on animal production and welfare as well as on sustainability.
- be able to discuss the major areas of concern in issues related to feed production, animal nutrition and husbandry and their impact on the environment, animal health, and meat quality.
- be able to describe results of studies about animal productivity, health, environmental and economic sustainability in different Nordic production systems.
- have gained knowledge about difference
Content
The course integrates various disciplines, such as animal nutrition, animal welfare, animal husbandry, animal health, meat quality, economics and environmental impact on sustainable meat production under Nordic conditions. The course will deliver a holistic understanding of meat production systems in
the Nordic countries with an international perspective by using interdisciplinary research in teaching. Teachers are senior researchers or scientists within agricultural universities, and they are chosen as they are experts in the topic they are teaching. Lectures are balanced with workshops in topics of individual student´s interest. The course will consist of lectures, group work, cases,
excursions, student presentations and reports. Participation in lectures and workshops are mandatory. The report needs to be submitted within one month after the course.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Student preparation before lectures and workshops by reading articles given by the teachers. Mandatory participation in lectures and workshops.<br> Presentations and active participation by students in workshops. Approval of report completed within a month after the course week.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare