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Syllabus

HV0159 Aquaculture, poultry and pig production, 15.0 Credits

Animalieproduktion - akvakultur, fjäderfä och gris

Subjects

Agricultural Science Animal Science

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Pig production	4.5	0001
Aquaculture	4.5	0002
Poultry production	4.5	0003
Synthesis	1.5	0004

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Bachelor’s level (G2F)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

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Objectives

The course aims to provide the student with deeper knowledge in production systems for aquaculture, poultry and pigs, based on conditions prevailing in Sweden. The course focuses on production of meat from fish, chickens and pigs, and egg production. The student is trained in problem solving and in formulating recommendations for feeding, breeding and management in different production systems for the species in focus.

After the course the student should be able to:

• describe the importance of aquaculture, poultry and pig production for food supply and for the society, and trends for future animal husbandry and production - with a global outlook but with main focus on Sweden,

• analyze production systems with fish, chicken, layers and pigs with focus on efficiency, factors of profitability, reproduction, animal health and animal protection,

• formulate recommendations for feeding and optimize well adjusted feed compositions based on nutritional requirements, available feed stuffs and economy, for the species in focus,

• describe management routines in different production systems in aquaculture, poultry and pig production, show knowledge of key production figures and describe suitable adjustments in various situations,

• account for breeding goals and breeding programs for species in focus, and suggest means for genetic progress in traits of importance for production, reproduction and health,

• summarize methods for transport, euthanization and slaughter for species in focus, and the impact on animal welfare,

• give an overview of preventive measures for health and disease transmission, and common production diseases for species in focus,

• give an overview of factors of importance for the quality of meat and eggs,

• account for the most common housing systems, animal flow and technical solutions applied in productions systems for species in focus,

• give an overview of the long run sustainability in different production systems and give examples of measures for improvement.

Content

This course focuses on production of meat from fish, chicken and pigs and production of eggs, with emphasis on sustainability in production systems, and efficiency, animal health, animal protection, fertility, technique, housing, economy and environmental effects. The course covers production systems for species in focus, in Sweden and in relation to other countries. Less commonly used species in aquaculture and poultry production in Sweden, are also considered.

The course includes lectures, group exercises, peer learning and farm visits.

Compulsory activities are for example exercises, seminars, dissections, group activities and farm visits. The course provides students’ opportunity for training of the general competences problem solving and feed formulation.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written and oral examination. Passed participation in compulsory course modules.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Transitional provisions

Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course. Compulsory elements: At least one opportunity for a retake session must be offered within two years of the decision to cancel the course.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

Costs for study visits may apply.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Nutrition and Management