PRODUZIONI ANIMALI SOSTENIBILI

Module MANAGEMENT SOSTENIBILE DEGLI ALLEVAMENTI

The course will be organized in frontal teaching activities (3 CFU; no. hours: 21) through slides prepared by the teacher on the different topics of the program and practical activities (3 CFU; no. hours: 42) both in the classroom (problem solving approach, simulations by the use of Excel electronic spreadsheet, written tests, seminars), in the laboratory (analytical procedures applied to animal production) and in the field (technical visits to local production facilities).

If the teaching will be taught in mixed mode or remotely, the necessary changes may be introduced with respect to what was previously declared, in order to respect the planned program and reported in the syllabus.

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can request a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on the educational objectives and specific needs.

It is also possible to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or DSA) referent teachers of the Di3A Department.

2. Sandrucci, A., Trevisi, E. (2022). Produzioni Animali. EdiSES Università.

3.Pulina, G. L'Alimentazione degli ovini da latte. Avenue Media, Bologna.

4. Abeni, F., Nannoni, E., Sandrucci, A.(2024). Zootecnia di precisione e tecnologie innovative in allevamento. Point Veterinaire Italie.

Scientific and popular publications and pdf slides provided by the teacher and downloadable from the electronic platform studium.unict.

The learning assessment will be done through an oral exam on a topic covered in a powerpoint presented by the student integrated with questions on other topics of the program.

The evaluation of the student's preparation will be based on the following criteria: learning ability and level of depth of the topics covered, ability to summarize and present, and the student's reasoning ability.

The grading follows the following scheme:

Not suitable

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

Analysis and synthesis ability: Irrelevant. Frequent generalizations. Inability to summarize

Use of references: Completely inappropriate

18-20

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

Analysis and synthesis ability: Barely sufficient ability

Use of references: Barely appropriate

21-23

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Routine knowledge Analysis and synthesis ability: Is capable of correct analysis and synthesis. Argues logically and coherently

Use of references: Uses standard references

24-26

Knowledge and understanding of topic: Good knowledge

Analysis and synthesis skills: Has good analysis and synthesis skills. The topics are expressed coherently

Use of references: Uses standard references

27-29

Knowledge and understanding of topic: More than good knowledge

Analysis and synthesis skills: Has notable analysis and synthesis skills

Use of references: Has studied the topics in depth

30-30L

Knowledge and understanding of topic: Excellent knowledge

Analysis and synthesis skills: Has notable analysis and synthesis skills.

Use of references: Important in-depth studies.

The learning assessment can also be done online, if conditions require it.

1.What are the by-products of the agri-food industry that are most available in the Sicilian context and how should they be managed in animal feeding?

2.What are the main differences between an organic and a conventional farming system?

3.What are some strategies to reduce GHG emissions from ruminants?