Course code LauZ4046
Credit points 1.50
Design of Animal Breeding Machinery II
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes4
Date of course confirmation28.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developer
Inženiertehnikas un enerģētikas institūts
Juris Priekulis
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The aim of the study course is to present design of animal breeding machines, including separation of admixtures from animal feed, sorting, preparation of mixture and compacting, technical solutions of animal feed distribution, milking and milk primary processing equipment.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge - on technological processes of animal breeding product production, animal breeding technological equipment and design of this equipment;
• skills - to design animal breeding equipment, elaborating its engineering calculation and constructive solution;
• competence - knowledge and skills are acquired that are necessary for animal breeding machinery designers.
Compulsory reading
1. Priekulis J. Lopkopības mehanizācija. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 355 lpp.
2. Федоренко И.Я. Технологические процессы и оборудование для приготовления кормов. Москва: Форум, 2007. 176с.
Further reading
1. Priekulis J., Gulbis N. Lopbarības izdales roboti. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 35 lpp.
2. Moderna piena ražošanas ferma: tehnoloģija, tehnika, apsaimniekošana. J. Priekuļa redakcijā. Jelgava: LLU, 2012. 240 lpp.