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Syllabus

HV0128 Animal Nutrition - health, behaviour and welfare, 15.0 Credits

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Subjects

Animal Science Biology Animal science Biology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Theory	3.0	0202
Exercises and discussion	3.0	0203
Oral presentation	2.0	0204
Written examination	7.0	0205

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to:

- 120 credits at basic level, of which

- 60 credits animal science, equine science, veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine

or

- 60 credits in biology, of which 30 credits in zoology

or

- 60 credits in agricultural sciences, of which 30 credits in animal science/zoology

and

- English 6

Objectives

The course intends to give advanced knowledge of how nutrition influences health and welfare of animals.

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• describe relationships between nutrition, health, fertility and well-being in animals in detail,

• explain the different effects of parasites, feed toxins and anti-nutritional, pre- and probiotic substances on animal health,

• explain the principles of appetite regulation and its relationship with the animal health and welfare - describe and discuss at a general level pros and cons with different feeding and management systems,

• discuss interactions between breeding and nutrition,

• suggest and be able to, in practice, apply different analytical tools that reflect the animals’ health, well-being and capacity and also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different tools,

• integrate knowledge of how feeds, feeding, management, metabolism and behavior affects animal and welfare and also the environment and global food supply from a sustainability perspective,

• independently search, critically review and summarise scientific texts with relevance for feed and animal health in sustainable production systems.

Content

The course is based on lectures, group discussions, applied study visits and an individual project. The lectures focus mainly on feed and animal health in food producing animals on land and in water and also of sport and companion animals. Animal welfare, behaviour, requirement of food quality, resource utilization and environmental impact are considered continuously. In the individual project, the student may suggest an own relevant subject or choose from a list of projects. The student integrates knowledge from scientific literature and lectures, and presents the conclusions orally and in writing.

Compulsory components occur in e g group work, presentations, group discussions, projects and study visits.

In the course, the following general skills are trained: scientific communication as well as oral presentation

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written and oral examination. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The course assumes good prior knowledge in nutrition as well as basic prior knowledge in feed science. The course includes 7 credits in nutrition, 2 credits in ethology, 2 credits animal welfare/animal ethics, 2 credits in breeding as well as 2 credits in animal health

Responsible department

Department of Animal Nutrition and Management

Cooperating departments: