976304 Advanced nutrition of monogastric livestock


Type
Lecture
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Gierus, Martin , Schedle, Karl
Organisation
Offered in
Wintersemester 2024/25
Languages of instruction
Deutsch

Content

Repetition: practical feeding concepts to pigs and poultry.

Protein: the concept of the ideal protein, digestible amino acids, recent recommendations.

Minerals and trace elements: bioavailability, special effects, legacy.

Feed additives: pro-, pre-, sym-, antibiotics, phytogenic additives.

Feed hygiene: e.g. mycotoxines

Fat and fatty acids: effects on product quality.

Water: "the forgotten nutrient".

Previous knowledge expected



Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Feeding concepts and recent topics in nutrition of monogastric livestock with special emphasis on pigs and poultry.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.