AGRI302275 Production of primary food of animal origin
- Type
- Lecture and seminar
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Gierus, Martin
- Organisation
- Animal Nutrition, Livestock Products and Nutrition Physiology
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2026
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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The course provides an overview of agricultural production methods and their influence on the quality of animal staple foods and their impact on the environment.
The focus is on the production of milk (cattle, goats, sheep), meat (cattle, pigs, poultry) and eggs.
The course is held in the form of lectures, which are supplemented by interactive elements and practical examples. An excursion is also offered.
The following topics are covered:
- Feed (quality, origin, feed law, ...)
- Nutrient turnover (requirements, nutrient turnover, ...)
- Milk production (cattle, sheep, goats)
- Production of meat (beef, pork, poultry)
- Production of eggs
- Environmental impacts - nutrient balancing
- Previous knowledge expected
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no substantive conditions required
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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The students are capable to reproduce the relevant practical knowledge, will be able to give their expertise as well as to identify relationships, describe and discuss topics of animal production.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.