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Feedstuffs

Course developer

Course abstract

The term paper is developed by the students according the experimental data base at the farms or by summarising the scientific literature on the chosen theme. The theme for the term paper is chosen by the student and submitted for the approval to the lecturer delivering the study course. The objective of the term paper is formulated.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Students improve and control their knowledge about the nutrients necessary for animals as well as about the feedstuffs used in Latvia, their total provision in the country and in a particular farm. Students also acquire practical skills in the principles of rationing of nutrients and feedstuffs for different-breed and group animals. In the result, students are able to speak in public, prepare a presentation independently, and defend it professionally. They also are competent to apply the gained knowledge and skills in analysing the scientific literature.

Compulsory reading

1. Osītis U. Dzīvnieku ēdināšana kompleksā skatījumā. Jelgava: LLU. 2005.320 lpp.
2. Osītis U., Strikauska S., Grundmane A. Lopbarības analīžu rezultātu apkopojums. Ozolnieki: LLKC. 2000. 61 lpp.
3. Osītis U. Barības līdzekļu novērtēšana atgremotāju ēdināšanā. Jelgava: LLU. 1998. 98 lpp.
4. Osītis U. Govju ēdināšana. Ozolnieki: LLKC, 2002. 46 lpp.

Further reading

1. Piena lopkopība. Rokasgrāmata (4. nodaļa). Prof. A. Jemeļjanova redakcijā. Sigulda: Sigra, 2001. 191 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. AgroTops, Nr.2 (162). Rīga. 2011, 72.lpp. ISSN: 1407-5164
2. Saimnieks Lv, Nr.4 (82). Rīga. 2011, 104.lpp. ISSN: 1590-001
3. Agropols, Nr.47. Rīga. 2010, 12.lpp. ISSN: 1691-3485