Course: Cattle Nutrition

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Course title Cattle Nutrition
Course code KZVE/VS
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šoch Miloslav, prof. Ing. CSc., dr. h. c.
Course content
Characteristics and digestibility of nutrients; physiological and biochemical aspects of ruminant nutrition, digestion, metabolism; determination of nutrient and energy needs for individual categories; characteristics of feeds and their use; feed preparation, breeding techniques and technologies; the importance of phase nutrition; the relationship between nutrition and reproduction of dairy cows, compilation and optimization of feed diets; factors influencing the quality parameters of milk.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Individual preparation for exam, Individual tutoring
  • Preparation for classes - 55 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 55 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 60 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to enable SSP students to have a specific deepening of their knowledge in the field of bovine nutrition. Teaching will focus on the specific use of nutrients through symbiotic microflora and nutrient sources from bulky feed, concentrated feed and ruminal microorganisms. Essential nutritional factors and their influence by feed technologies. Interactions of nutrients during storage and preservation and influence of such complexes on the qualitative aspects of life and production of cattle. Development of cattle herding systems. Mineral nutrients and biologically active substances. Digestibility of nutrients and factors that affect it. Modern methods of feed preservation, their treatment and biotechnology. Balance of feedingstuffs on the holding. Influence of nutrition and feeding on the economy of breeding meat and dairy herds.
Gaining a deeper knowledge of animal nutrition; nutrient and energy needs, feed assessment systems and the use of feed additives in relation to metabolic disorders. They will acquire competencies to assess ecological aspects, the impact of nutrition on animal health and to assess the impact of nutrition on food quality. The course gives students the ability to think and decide professionally and competently, to use software for optimizing feed diets, including counseling.
Prerequisites
The student is familiar with the issues within the scope of university studies and is willing to study independently.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Seminar work

Standard knowledge of genetics, physiology and biochemistry of animals.
Recommended literature
  • Mudřík, Z., Doležal, P., KoukalL, P. et al. Základy moderní výživy skotu: vědecká monografie zpracovaná v rámci řešení VZ MSM 6046030901. 1. vyd.. Praha: Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze, 2006. ISBN 80-213-1559-8.
  • Suchý, P., Straková, E., Herzik, I., Skřivanová, E., Zapletal, D. Výživa a dietetika II. díl. Brno : VFU, 2011.
  • Třináctý, Jiří. Hodnocení krmiv pro dojnice. Vydání 1. Pohořelice : AgroDigest s.r.o., 2013. ISBN 978-80-260-2514-6.
  • Underwood, E. J., Suttle, N. F. The Mineral Nutrition of Livestock. 3rd Edition. Wallingford : CABI Publishing, 2001.
  • Zeman, Ladislav. Výživa a krmení hospodářských zvířat. 1. vyd. Praha : Profi Press, 2006. ISBN 80-86726-17-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): General animal husbandry (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): General Animal Husbandry (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -