SANITA' PUBBLICA VETERINARIA

Module NUTRIZIONE E ALIMENTAZIONE ANIMALE

Knowledge and understanding abilities: The student will acquire knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system of ruminants and monogastrics, on the chemical-nutritional analyses of feeds for animals, on the characteristics of the different categories of feeds.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding abilities: The student will be able to evaluate the chemical-nutritional characteristics of food by finding tables in the suggested texts. The student will also be able to recognize the nutritional and sensory quality of feeds, consciously evaluating and interpreting the parameters that characterize them. 

Making judgements: The diversification of teaching activities will help strengthen the student's independence of judgement. The knowledge and skills acquired through the lectures will allow conscious learning and the ability to independently apply the knowledge acquired during the course in the various working environments.

Communication skills: Attending lessons and reading recommended texts, also in English, will help the student in the acquisition and use of technical language. The student will be stimulated to use technical language during classroom discussions that will also favour the acquisition of synthesis skills.

Learning skills: The organization of the teaching allows the student to acquire a work method that can be replicated and pursued independently. This may be useful for the drafting of the final paper, for the continuation of studies and for the continuous updating of the knowledge and skills necessary for the profession.

Class lectures (14 h).

As a guarantee of equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on their specific needs and on teaching objectives of the discipline. 

1. Bittante, Andrighetto, Ramanzin -  "Fondamenti di zootecnica", Liviana Editrice, Padova

2.. Antongiovanni, Gualtieri - "Nutrizione e alimentazione animale", Edagricole editrice, Bologna

The learning evaluation will consist of an oral exam. 

Overall, the evaluation of the student's preparation will take place on the basis of the following criteria: learning ability and level of insight of the topics covered, synthesis and presentation abilities, use of technical language and critical sense of the student.

The vote follows the following scheme:

Negative:

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Important shortcomings. Significant inaccuracies

Ability to analyze and synthesize: Irrelevant. Frequent generalizations. Inability to synthesize

Use of references: Completely inappropriate

18-20:

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: At the threshold level. Obvious imperfections

Analysis and synthesis skills: Just enough skills

Use of references: just appropriate

21-23

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Routine knowledge

Ability to analyze and synthesize: ability of correct analysis and synthesis. Argue logically and consistently

Using references: Use standard references

24-26

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Good knowledge

Analysis and synthesis skills: good analysis and synthesis skills. The arguments are expressed consistently

Using references: Use of standard references

27-29

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Knowledge more than good

Ability to analyze and synthesize: considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis

Use of references: the topic has been explored in depth

30-30 e lode

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Excellent knowledge

Ability to analyze and synthesize: excellent abilities of analysis and synthesis.

Use of references: Important insights.

1. Crude fiber analysis

2. Typical analysis

3. Feed nutritional value

4. Conservation of fodder 

5. Rumen fermentations