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Animal Husbandry Mechanisation II

Course developer

Prior knowledge

LauZ4234, Animal Breeding Technology

LauZ4254, Animal Husbandry Mechanisation I

Replaced course

VidEB008 [GVIEB008] Animal Husbandry Mechanisation II

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to present the structure and operation of animal feed distribution equipment, water supply systems and equipment, manujre removal solutions, farm microclimate providing systems and ventilation equipment.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge - about the structure and operation of modern animal husbandry equipment, about modern technological systems used for feed distribution, water supply for pets, manure removal and storage, ensuring the microclimate of animal housing. Knowledge is assessed in tests and laboratory work.
Skills - to evaluate various livestock technological equipment and machinery according to their construction and constructive solution, as well as to develop engineering calculations, constructing new or improving existing livestock equipment. Skills are assessed in tests and laboratory work.

Competence - to use the acquired knowledge and skills necessary for agricultural engineers, taking care of modernization of animal husbandry technology and mechanization. Competences are assessed in tests and laboratory work.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Distribution of fodder in large cattle barns - 3h
2. Distribution of feed in pig barns and poultry houses - 3h
3. Litter, manure removal equipment - 3h
4. Liquid manure removal systems. Mechanization of works in manure storages - 3h
5. Supply of animal housing with hot and cold water - 2h

6. Provision of microclimate in animal housing - 2h

Requirements for awarding credit points

Type of examination test with a mark. All laboratory work must be developed, tests must have a positive evaluation

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Preparation for tests using the literature indicated in the study program and consulting with the lecturer of the study course

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Assessment of the study course depends on the cumulative assessment of the examination task and study course tests.
Students can have a successful grade for the test and examination, if at least 50% of the test questions are answered correctly.

Examination grade is calculated as the mean average of the average results of the tests passed in the animal farming and plant growing mechanisation sections.

Compulsory reading

1. Priekulis J. Lopkopības mehanizācija. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 355 lpp.
2. Laurs A., Priekulis J. Mūsdienīga piena ražošana. Rīga: LLU Ulbrokas zinātnes centrs, 2001. 345 lpp.
3. Moderna piena ražošanas ferma: tehnoloģija, tehnika, apsaimniekošana. J. Priekuļa red. Jelgava:LLU, 2012. 240 lpp.

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. Prasības un ieteikumi lopu mītņu tehnoloģiskai projektēšanai un aprīkošanai. Autoru grupas vad. J.Priekulis. Jelgava, LLU, 1999. 60 lpp.

4. DeLaval Dairy Farming Handbook. DeLaval. 2009. 305 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Žurnāls "Agro Tops". Pieejams: https://www.la.lv/agrotops
2. Žurnāls "Saimnieks.LV". Pieejams: https://www.saimnieks.lv/
3. Kādi parametri raksturo mājlopu mikroklimatu. Pieejams: https://lv.farmforage.com/7696-what-parameters-characterize-the-microclimate-of-liv.html
4. Ventilācija un apgaismojums. Pieejams: https://www.delaval.com/lv/our-solutions/cow-comfort/ventilation--lighting/
5. GEA DairyNet herd and farm management. Pieejams: https://www.gea.com/en/dairy-farming/index.jsp

6. Fermu aprīkojums un lopkopības inventārs. Pieejams: http://www.agrocesis.lv/pkategorijas/fermu-aprikojums-un-lopkopibas-inventars/

Notes

Compulsory course for the subprogram "Agricultural Machinery" of TF academic bachelor study program “Agricultural Engineering”