Learning objectives
To supply to the student specific knowledge about the Linear morphofunctional evaluation of dairy cattle and the Body Condition Score (BCS) of dairy cattle. Teach how to interpret the certificates with analytical results of milk samples (APA tabulates).
Prerequisites
no
Course unit content
Linear morphofunctional evaluation of dairy cattle: a brief introduction about the practical aims and the practice and the ways of execution. Body Condition Score (BCS) of dairy cattle: a brief introduction about the practical aims and the practice and the ways of execution. Interpretation of certificates with analytical results of milk samples (APA tabulates).
Full programme
Linear morphofunctional evaluation of dairy cattle: a brief introduction about the practical aims and the practice and the ways of execution. Body Condition Score (BCS) of dairy cattle: a brief introduction about the practical aims and the practice and the ways of execution. Interpretation of certificates with analytical results of milk samples (APA tabulates).
Bibliography
MEREGALLI A.: Conoscenza morfofunzionale degli animali domestici. Liviana Editrice, 1980.
AA.VV. La valutazione del benessere nella specie bovina. Fondazione iniziative zooprofilattiche e zootecniche. Brescia, 2002
ALAIS C.: Scienza del latte - principi di tecnologia del latte e derivati. Ed. Tecniche Nuove, Milano,2000
Teaching methods
Lectures using audio-visual facilities and practical exercitations
Assessment methods and criteria
The accomplishment of the aims will be evaluated in the “Esame di Stato”.
Other information
Obligatory frequency