Course code LauZ5155
Credit points 3
Milk Production Technology
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation18.02.2016
Responsible UnitInstitute of Animal Science
Course developers
Daina Jonkus
Dr. agr.
Daina Kairiša
Dr. agr.
Prior knowledge
LauZ5037, Biochemical and Physiological Aspects of Animal Nutrition
LauZ5143, Biological Basis of Animal Husbandry
LauZ5144, Immunogenetics and Biotechnologics
Course abstract
During the study course students get acquainted with the animal species used for milk acquisition in Latvia. Learn about dairy cow and goat breeding, housing and feeding technologies and behavioral patterns. Evaluate genetic, physiological and environmental factor effect on milk productivity and quality of different age and breed dairy cows and goats. Analyze the costs of milk production and explain the basic principles of their formation.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students will gain:
• Knowledge about animal species used for milk production in Latvia, about breeding, housing and feeding technologies and their behavioral pattern, about the costs of milk production and its reduction potential.
• Skills to choose the breeds of cows and goats that are most suitable for the milk production. Justify the choice of feeding and housing technologies in dairy farms, analyze the costs of milk production and realize cost reduction opportunities.
• Competence to choose cow and goat breeds suitable for current economic situation, housing and feeding technology. Carry independent scientific studies, study and analyze scientific and professional literature.
Compulsory reading
1. Moderna piena ražošanas ferma: tehnoloģija, tehnika, apsaimniekošana. J.Priekuļa red. Jelgava: LLU, 2013. 240 lpp.
2. Piliena K., Sprūžs J. Kazkopība. Talsi, 2007. 99 lpp.
4. Sprūžs J. Kazkopības ABC. Jelgava: LLU, 1996. 100 lpp.
3. Osītis U. Dzīvnieku ēdināšana kompleksā skatījumā. Jelgava: LLKC, 2005. 320 lpp.
4. Cilstsdarba programmas piena šķirņu govkopībā un kazkopībā [tiešsaiste] [skatīts]. Pieejams:http://www.ldc.gov.lv/lv/likumdosana/nacionala/
Further reading
1. Lengerken G., Ellendorf F., Lengerken J. Tierzucht. Eugen Ulmer GMBH&Co 2006. 582 S.
2. Laurs A., Priekulis J. Mūsdienīga piena ražošana. Rīga: LLU Ulbrokas Zinātnes centrs, 2001. 344 lpp.
3. Piena lopkopība. Rokasgrāmata. A.Jemeļjanova A. red. Sigulda: Sigra, 2001. 191 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Journal of Dairy Science. Published by American Dairy Science Association. ISSN (printed): 0022-0302. ISSN (electronic): 1525-3198.
2. Journal of Small Ruminant Research. Official Journal of the International Goat Association. ISSN:0921-4488
3. Zinātniski praktiskās konferences "Līdzsvarota lauksaimniecība" raksti.