SPECIAL ZOOTECHNICS
cod. 19667

Academic year 2008/09
3° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Zootecnica speciale (AGR/19)
Field
Zootecnia e produzioni animali
Type of training activity
Characterising
48 hours
of face-to-face activities
4 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: EQUINE RAISING

Learning objectives

To acquire knowledge of methodologies and techniques in horse breeding in its different phases and depending on use.

Prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites: Knowledge of horse anatomy, physiology and nutrition.

Course unit content

Criteria for choosing for breeders; study of reproduction depending on breed and type; fertilization and rate of fertilization; pregnancy and birthing; natural and artificial suckling; production of milk and milk properties; rearing of foals depending on breed and type; weaning and breeding foals.  

Full programme

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Bibliography

"Alimentazione e allevamento del cavallo" L.D.Lewis EMSI 1998 <br />
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