Teaching Methodologies
– Expository methodology for the presentation of theoretical concepts
– Monitoring of practical cases that illustrate the subjects presented and allow the perception by the students of the application of the concepts enunciated
– Analysis of articles, viewing of videos and case studies
– Contact with ESAC’s farm and others nearby
Learning Results
1. Understand the importance of agronomy in feed production for animal nutrition and feeding.
2. Identify the different animal production systems associated with the production of animal products.
3. Understand the impact of animal feeding in livestock productivity and health and in animal product quality.
Program
1 – Basic concepts of animal production:
– monogastric animals and ruminant animals
– basic concepts in animal nutrition and feeding
2 – Species and breeds used in animal production:
– Animal production integrated into the reality of the national and global market
– Main breeds and species used in the production of meat, eggs and milk
3 – Types of farms and agents involved in the different production chains
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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Néron, F, e Guéguen, R. (2018). Petit précis d’élevage. Editions France Agricole.
Rodríguez, F. P. C., Genís, J. M. C., Guerrero, J. L. G., Pertínez, M. D., Guerrero, Y. M., Aldea, M. J. A. E Redondo, P. G. (2005). Bases de la producción animal. SErvicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Cordoba.
DGAV (2021). Catálogo Oficial de Raças Autóctones Portuguesas. Disponível em https://www.dgav.pt
Mikesell, R. Baker, M (2011). Animal Science Biology and Technology. Delmar: Cengage Learning.