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Animal Husbandry Mechanisation

Course developer

Replaced course

VidEK002 [GVIEK002] Animal Husbandry Mechanisation

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to present development of new animal breeding machinery constructions as well as up-dating of the existing machinery, including preparation of engineering calculation and elaboration of the economic substantiation for the new version.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge - about the design of animal husbandry equipment, modernizing or technically improving the existing animal husbandry technological processes. Knowledge is evaluated within the course project.
Skills - to develop a constructive solution, engineering calculation and economic substantiation for new livestock equipment to be designed or improved. Skills are assessed within the course project, during its preparation and defense.

Competence - to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for agricultural engineers, taking care of the modernization of animal husbandry technology and mechanization. Competences are assessed within the course project, during its preparation and defense.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Choice and specification of the topic - 2h
2. Getting acquainted with the project development methodology - 2h
3. Collection of source materials at the course project attraction site - 10h
4. Preparation of livestock accommodation plan - 15h
5. Choice of new technology - 2h
6. Choice of new technology equipment - 2h
7. Calculation of new technology parameters - 6h
8. New constructive development - 15h
9. Development of economic substantiation of work - 6h
10. Preparation of the course project introduction and description of the current situation - 10h
11. Completion of the course project design - 9h

12. Defense of the course project - 1h

Requirements for awarding credit points

The course project must be completed in accordance with the existing requirements. The work should be defended in a discussion with the lecturer and other students

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The development of the course project takes place independently, in consultation with the lecturer.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The course project is evaluated according to the compliance with the methodological instructions and the qualitative performance of the project.

Compulsory reading

1. Priekulis J. Lopkopības mehanizācija. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 355 lpp.
2. Priekulis J. Moderna piena ražošanas ferma: tehnoloģija, tehnika, apsaimniekošana. Jelgava: LLU, 2012. 240 lpp.
3. DeLaval. Dairy Farming Handbook. Tumba: DeLaval, 2014. 305 p.

4. Хазанов Е.Е., Гордеев В.В., Хазанов В.Е. Модернизация молочных ферм. Санкт-Петербург, 2008. 375 с.

Further reading

1. Laurs A. Teļu automatizēta ēdināšana. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 40 lpp.
2. Laurs A., Zujs V. Ganāmpulka menedžmenta sistēma. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 120 lpp.

3. Хазанов Е.Е., Гордеев В.В., Хазанов В.Е. Модернизация молочных ферм. Санкт-Петербург, 2008. 375 с.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Landtechnik-Agricultural Engineering. Pieejams: https://www.landtechnik-online.eu/landtechnik
2. Žurnāls Agro Tops. Pieejams:https://www.la.lv/agrotops
3. Žurnāls Saimnieks LV. Pieejams: http://www.saimnieks.lv
4. DeLaval piedāvā integrētus risinājumus. Pieejams: https://www.delaval.com/lv/
5. GEA DairyNet herd and farm management. Pieejams: https://www.gea.com/en/dairy-farming/index.jsp
7. Racionālu piena lopkopības ražošanas modeļu rokasgrāmata. Pieejams: http://www.laukutikls.lv/racionalu-piena-lopkopibas-razosanas-modelu-rokasgramata

Notes

Compulsory course for subprogram "Agricultural Machinery" of the Academic Bachelor study program "Agricultural Engineering".