Animal Nutrition

Total Hours in Course40

Independent study hours40

Date of course confirmation26.02.2019

Responsible UnitInstitute of Animal Science

Course developer

Dzīvnieku zinātņu institūts

Lilija Degola

Dr. agr.

Prior knowledge

LauZ2052, Feedstuffs

LauZ3145, Animal Nutrition

Vete2023, Animal Anatomy and Physiology

Replaced course

LauZK004 [GLAUK004] Animal Nutrition

Course abstract

The course work in the animal nutrition about the nutrient requirements for animal. Calculation the ration of animals, the planning the feed of various species, age, productivity of groups of animals to achieve maximum results with minimal production of feed consumption. Analyse of feeding according on the their different live processes - ages, sex, reproductivity and longevity.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

The course work obtain the students with the knowledge of the livestock feeding in practical way. Students will be able to calculate the quantity of feed for animal and feed ration. They will be competent to judge, analyze and argue the animal nutrition and choose the best animal feeding technology.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Requirements for the completion of the course paper, goal setting and tasks for achieving it.
2. Choice of topic and determination of work structure.
3. Choice of literature and preparation of notes.
4. Preparation of literature justification.
5. Extraction of selected material data.
6. Characterization of the study site.
7. The zootechnical and economic characteristics of the nutrients used in the study animals.
8. Principles of feed intake for study animals.
9. Feed dose analysis.
10. Feed requirement and production planning for study animals.
11. Preparation of a fodder production plan for animals of different age and productivity groups.
12. Analysis and economic justification of research results.
13. Drafting conclusions and proposals.
14. Correction and improvement of course work
15. Preparation and submission of course paper.
16. Presentation and defense of the course paper.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Successful assessment of submitted and defended course work.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Independently writes the course paper, makes calculations and analyzes them, creates a summary of the studied literature.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

A student can obtain a successful mark on the course paper if the work amount is at least 15 pages A4 format with 30% literature summary (12-15 literature sources). At least one animal feed ration has been drawn up and analyzed. The course paper is written according to the methodological requirements. Prepared presentation and oral defense of work.

Compulsory reading

1. Osītis U. Dzīvnieku ēdināšana kompleksā skatījumā. Ozolnieki, 2004. 363 lpp. Ir LLU FB 10 eks.
2. Osītis U. Barības līdzekļu novērtēšana atgremotāju ēdināšanā. Jelgava: LLKC, 1998. 102 lpp. Ir LLU FB 85 eks.
3. Osītis U. Lauksaimniecības dzīvnieku ēdināšanas praktikums. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1987. 211 lpp. Ir LLU FB 153 eks.
4. Latvietis J., Sprūžs J., Osītis U. Normējošie kritēriji un kvalitātes prasības kombinētās spēkbarības gatavošanai. Jelgava: LLU,1998. 28 lpp. Ir LLU FB 5 eks.
5. Latvietis J. Lopbarības katalogs. Rīga: Latvijas Zinību biedrība, 1996. 85 lpp. Ir LLU FB 24 eks.
6. Degola. L.,Trūpa A., Aplociņa E. Lopbarības ķīmiskās analīzes un sagremojamība. Jelgava: SIA Drukātava, 2016. 52 lpp. ISBN 978-9984-48-219-4Ir LLU FB 13 eks.
7. Osītis U. Zirgu ēdināšana. Jelgava: Proventus Farms Pluss, 2007. 289 lpp. Ir LLU FB ~100 eks
8. Osītis U. Gaļas liellopu ēdināšana. Jelgava: LLU, 2000. 47. lpp. Ir LLU FB 54 eks.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Saimnieks LV. Rīga: TEE BIO, 2004- ISSN 1691-1598.
2. AgroTops. Rīga: Aģentūra Agro apgāds. ISSN 1407-5164.
3. Journal of Animal Science, American Society of Animal Science. Print ISSN 0021-8812, Online ISSN 1525-3163

Notes

For study program Professional Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, qualification Zootechnics in Breeding

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