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Syllabus

HV0201 Animal Nutrition and Welfare, 15.0 Credits

Djurnutrition och djurvälfärd

Subjects

Animal Science Biology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Theory	3.0	0001
Exercises and discussion	3.0	0002
Oral presentation	5.0	0005
Written take-home examination	4.0	0006

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

- 180 credits at first cycle level

- 90 credits animal science, biology, equine science, veterinary nursing or veterinary medicine

or

-90 credits in agricultural sciences, of which 30 credits in animal science or zoology

-English 6

Objectives

The course intends to give advanced knowledge of how nutrition influences animal welfare, including aspects on animal health as well as animal behavior.

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• describe relationships between nutrition, health, and welfare in animals in detail,

• relate different effects of bioactive substances to animal health,

• explain the principles of appetite regulation and its relationship with animal welfare

• describe and discuss at a general level pros and cons with different feeding and management systems,

• discuss interactions between breeding and nutrition,

• suggest and be able to, in practice, apply different analytical tools that reflect animal welfare and production capacity and also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different tools,

• integrate knowledge of how feeds, feeding, management, metabolism and behavior affects animal welfare and also the global food supply from a sustainability perspective,

• independently search, critically review and summarize scientific texts with relevance for animal nutrition and welfare.

Content

The course is based on scientific literature, lectures, group discussions, on-farm practical and an individual project. The lectures focus mainly on the effects of feed on animal welfare in food producing animals on land and in water and sport and companion animals. Animal health, behaviour, nutrient requirements, resource utilization, hygienic quality of feed and environmental impact are considered throughout the course. In the individual project, the students are also able to suggest their own topic relevant to the course or choose from a list of projects.

Compulsory components occur in e g group work, presentations, group discussions, projects and practical exercises.

In the course, the following general skills are trained: critical evaluation of research papers, oral and written communication of science.

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 examinations. Passed participation in compulsory teaching.

• 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.

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

The course assumes knowledge in nutrition as well as basic knowledge in feed science. The course includes 5 credits in nutrition.

Responsible department

Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare