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HV0213

Global Animal Production

Global animalieproduktion
Kursen syfte är att ge en förståelse för global animalieproduktion, där livsmedelsproducerande djurens roll, utveckling och nyttjande diskuteras.

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Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

HV0213 Global Animal Production, 7.5 Credits

Global animalieproduktion

Subjects

Agricultural Science Animal Science -

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
Single module 7.5 0001

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
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.

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Knowledge equivalent to

60 credits animal science or biology

7,5 credits animal physiology

7,5 credits animal nutrition 

5 credits breeding

Objectives

Content

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 or oral examination. Approved project work and approved participation in compulsory components.

  • 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  • If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.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 assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

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.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

Cooperating departments:

-

Further information

Replaces: HV0146

Litterature list

Global animalieproduktion, litteraturlista 2023

Siffran i början av varje referens hänvisar till lektionstillfälle i kursens schema

1. Diamond, J. 2002. Evolution, consequences and future of plant and animal domestication. Nature 418, 700–707. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature01019

2. Latawiec, AE et al. 2014. Intensification of cattle ranching production systems: socioeconomic and environmental synergies and risks in Brazil. Animal. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731114001566?via%3Dihub

3a. FAO, 2018. Shaping the future of livestock - sustainably, responsibly, efficiently. 17 s.* *http://www.fao.org/3/i8384en/I8384EN.pdf

3b. FAO, 2022. Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes - an evidence and policy overview on the state of knowledge and gaps. Draft.* Sid 1-4 och 230. *https://www.fao.org/3/cb8424en/cb8424en.pdf

4a. FAO, 2022. Hidden in plain sight. Gå igenom materialet på webben på denna länk: https://www.fao.org/dryland-assessment/en

4b. Maleko, DD. 2022. Essay: Milk and meat production in the drylands of Tanzania amidst climate change | TABLE Debates

4c. Ayantunde, et al. 2011. Rangeland-based livestock production systems in the arid and semi-arid tropics: Challenges and opportunities. IssueBrief4.pdf (cgiar.org)

5a. Abu Hatab, A. 2022. Russia's invasion of Ukraine jeopardizes food security in Africa. NAI Policy Notes, 2022:5. Uppsala: Nordiska Afrikainstitutet. 7 s. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:nai:diva-2693

*5b. *Enahoro, D et al. 2021. Current and future trade in livestock products. Rev Sci Tech. 40, 395-411. https://doc.woah.org/dyn/portal/digidoc.xhtml?statelessToken=cpsli9Pm6qPPXnIXVqMBh9OQWzBTWK01MXj1PA97kWQ=&actionMethod=dyn%2Fportal%2Fdigidoc.xhtml%3AdownloadAttachment.openStateless

6. Britt, JH et al. 2021. Review: Perspective on high-performing dairy cows and herds. Animal 15, 100298. 11 s. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2021.100298

7. Teufel, et al, 2010. (PDF) Livestock Production Systems in South Asia and the Greater Mekong Sub-Region - A Quantitative Description of Livestock Production in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Lao PDR, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam (researchgate.net)

8a. SIDA, 2021. Agriculture and food security. Portfolio overview 2021. 2 s. https://cdn.sida.se/app/uploads/2022/06/21140257/10206314_Portfolio_Agriculture_Food_Security_2021_web.pdf

8b. SIDA, 2018. Fattigdomens dimensioner. Poverty toolbox. 2 s. https://cdn.sida.se/app/uploads/2021/11/16104138/10205454_Poverty_Toolbox_Fattigdomens_dimensioner_webb.pdf

9. FAO, 2022. The state of the world fisheries and aquaculture – towards blue transformation.* **Sid 1-45, 81-89 och 109-125. *https://www.fao.org/3/cc0461en/cc0461en.pdf

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: Animal Science and Sustainability (BSc) Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 19030 SEK Cycle: Bachelor’s level (G2F)
Subject: Agricultural Science Animal Science -
Course code: HV0213 Application code: SLU-10017 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics Pace: 100%