This course builds on knowledge of nutritional sciences by translating the information on nutrition to individual farm animal species and purposes. The emphasis is on the principles of utilisation of and requirements for energy and nutrients and the resulting feed evaluation systems as applied for the relevant forms of livestock nutrition (e.g., cattle, pig, poultry).
Learning objective
Studying the course allows the students to explain the most important basic relationships of nutrition and digestion and energy metabolism. They are able to name and apply the range of feedstuffs. They are able to derive the requirements of the most important farm animals. By means of a series of exercise examples, they are taught how to apply the knowledge to concrete tasks in the field of animal nutrition.
Content
Turnover and utilisation of nutrients and energy in the animal (definition of terms, turnover in the animal body, balances, utilisation). Feed evaluation in cattle, pigs and poultry (energetic feed evaluation, evaluation of nitrogenous feed substance) Nutrition of cattle, pigs and poultry (basics of feeding, physiological characteristics, demand and demand coverage, feeding standards, ration design) Feed science (individual feedstuffs, farm-produced feed)
Lecture notes
Lecture notes are available and can be obtained by moodle.
Literature
A detailed bibliography is included in the lecture notes.
Prerequisites / Notice
Calculation exercises are part of the course. A calculator is required for this.
Competencies
Subject-specific Competencies
Concepts and Theories
assessed
Techniques and Technologies
assessed
Method-specific Competencies
Analytical Competencies
fostered
Problem-solving
fostered
Social Competencies
Communication
fostered
Cooperation and Teamwork
fostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence
fostered
Sensitivity to Diversity
fostered
Personal Competencies
Adaptability and Flexibility
fostered
Creative Thinking
fostered
Critical Thinking
fostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection
fostered
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course