IPLUSO 22425

Zootecnics

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  Zootecnics encompasses definitions of the different animal production systems, including alternative production systems, and their use by main livesotck species (sheep and goats, beff and dairy cattle, swine, poultry and horses). Worlwide, European and National census of different livestock species, as well their products and comercialization are also relevant. Local breeds, quality products and certification strategies are also interesting concepts. Finally, knowledge about nutritional, reproductive and sanitary management is essential for Veterinary Nursing Professionals.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Introduction to animal production systems: resources and conditional factors; classification; Main livestock and livestock products; local versus exotic breed; management in animal production; exognosia, registration and identification of animals; welfare and animal behavior; applied reproduction; facilities and equipments production systems in cattle farming: beef and dairy cattle; breeds and indices; Identification; feeding and reproductive management; facilities sheep and goat production systems. Pigs: national and exotic breeds; identification; feeding and reproductive management; facilities Poultry Production and Rabbits: Breeds and production systems; facilities Equine Production: National and exotic breeds; leading indicators (reproductive and productive); nutrition and feeding of horses; facilities Alternative production systems: ecological and integrated production; certification schemes
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Provide theoretical and practical knowledge on the identification, capabilities and form of exploitation of the different livestock species of national interest;   To acquire knowledge on the main morphological characteristics of animals, forms of identification and  Recognize the animal populations present in Portugal and their biological cycles or production;   Know what the main Portuguese and exotic breeds of bovine, ovine, caprine, equine, poultry and rabbits   To acquire knowledge on various types of animal facilities;   To know on alternative production systems and certification schemes of animal production.
• BibliografiaBibliography

                                                                     FAO. 2020. World Food and Agriculture - Statistical Yearbook 2020 . Rome. https://doi.org/10.4060/cb1329en .  Food and Animal Production Manual (2010). Western Institute for Food Safety and Security at the University of California Davis and the Food and Drug Administration under the Model Training Programs for Specialty Produce Crops, Dairy and Lab Procedures Cooperative Agreement. http://www.wifss.ucdavis.edu.   FAO, IDF and IFCN. 2014. World mapping of animal feeding systems in the dairy sector. Rome.  Font J. and Bernaus J. (2005) Custos na Produção Suinícola. Canet del Mar: EDIVET, Ediciones Veterinárias
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Learning concepts will be complemented with field visits. The objective is to use these visits to demonstrate concepts in theoretical c classes during the course in a rural environment.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não