VOEDING ÉÉNMAGIGEN
 
Taught in 1st year Master in Biosciences, Agricultural science - Main Subject: Plant and animal production
Theory [A] 24.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 12.0
Studytime [D] 90.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level specialized
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Dirk FREMAUT
Reference BMLBKP01A00008
 
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Objectives
The student must be able to formulate a scientific well-founded nutrition for pigs, based on a profound physiological knowledge of pigs in the different production-phases. Hereby he/she also has to take into account the involved economical, zoo technical and ecological parameters and the consumer's demands for the quality of animal end products.

Topics
  • Important aspects of digestive physiology
  • Feed evaluation systems
  • Feedstuffs
  • Nutrient requirements and practical feeding of gilts and sows taking into account the zootechnical, economical and ecological factors
  • Nutrient requirements and practical feeding of piglets and pigs taking into account the zootechnical, economical and ecological factors.


Prerequisites
Profound knowledge of the physiology of pigs

Final Objectives
The student must be able to formulate a scientific well-founded nutrition for pigs, based on a profound physiological knowledge of pigs in the different production-phases. Hereby he/she also has to take into account the involved economical, zoo technical and ecological parameters and the consumer's demands for the quality of animal end products.

Materials used
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Study costs
Cost: 225.0 EUR
± 225 Euro

Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment.

Teaching Methods
- lectures - exercises - others

Assessment
- Scoring system:
oral examination - assignments

Lecturer(s)
Dirk FREMAUT
Karel D'HOOGHE