ZOOTECHNICS
 
Lectured in 3rd year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agriculture
Theory [A] 50.0
Exercises [B] 12.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 210
Studypoints [E] 7
Level in-depth
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Dirk FREMAUT
Reference BILBIL03O23245
 
Key words


Objectives
Acquire a profound physiological knowledge of live-processes of the animal so that the student will be able to develop problem solving and scientifically well-founded production technics, which are economically and ecologically justified and in accordance with the consumer's demands.


Topics
  • Anatomy and physiology of the digestion system of the different farm animals; consequences for the feeding and health of these animals
  • Hormonal regulation of the metabolic live-processes
  • Anatomy and physiology of the reproduction; zootechnical, practical and economical consequences; factors affecting milk production and milk composition


Prerequisites
Knowledge of cell anatomy and of biochemistry


Final Objectives
Acquire a profound physiological knowledge of live-processes of the animal so that the student will be able to develop problem solving and scientifically well-founded production technics, which are economically and ecologically justified and in accordance with the consumer's demands.

Materials used
- teacher's course


Study costs
Cost: 70.0 EUR
course + visits : 70 Euro

Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment.

Teaching Methods
- lectures - exercises

Assessment
- Scoring system :
oral examination - assignments

Lecturer(s)
Dirk Fremaut
Karel D'Hooghe