Organic Bovine Production

Animal anatomy and phisiology

Theoretical approach to the presentation of theoretical concepts
– Permanent monitoring of case studies that illustrate the submitted materials and allow students the perception of the actual implementation of the concepts outlined
– Analysis of papers and disclosure, viewing videos / slideshows, consultation, case studies and research elements and comparative data
– Contact with the core of the cattle farm animal husbandry ESAC and other nearby farms to consolidate the syllabus exposed

1. Associate the main cattle breeds, autochthonous and allochthonous , with the production systems to be adopted in organic production; 2. Recognize the importance of animal growth and development in the quality and cost of beef production; 3. Addressing different aspects that can contribute to the rationalization of production systems to be adopted in organic beef production; 4. Know the legal constraints and rules underlying the production and marketing of cow’s milk; 5. Recognize the importance of proper management of breeding and rearing of animals replacement, particularly in organic production of milk; 6. Describe the production cycle of dairy cows in organic production, identifying the different factors that affect the quantity and quality of the milk produced; 7. Understand, in an integrated way, the similarities and differences between conventional production and organic production of beef and dairy cattle.

MODULE I – ORGANIC BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION – Main breeds and production systems – Types of farms and agents of the beef production chain – Meat production and markets – Weight and differential growth – precocity, meat quality and production costs – Phenotypic evaluation and valuation and records – Caso and forage achievement of objectives – Management for the rationalization of the production system
MODULE II – ORGANIC DAIY CATTLE PRODUCTION – Production and marketing of cow’s milk – Notions of physiology and anatomy of the mammary gland and lactation – Zootechnical applications: milking machine – Sanitary, technical and economic implications – Main dairy and dual purpose breeds use for organic milk dairy production – Specific aspects in the management of the replacement herd – Feed management of the producer herd – Relation between the food management of cows and the main metabolic diseases

• - Exame módulo II - 50.0%
• - Exame módulo I - 50.0%

• - Teste módulo II - 50.0%
• - Teste módulo I - 50.0%

NAO

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