Lecturer(s)
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Zábranský Luboš, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Feed terminology, meaning and conversion of nutrients. Importance of nitrogenous substances, amino acids and biological value. Carbohydrates, fiber, fats - their importance in animal nutrition. Mineral nutrients. Digestibility of nutrients and factors influencing digestibility. Nutrient requirements, compilation and calculation. Feed science. Feed preparation, conservation. Production of compound feeds and use of feeds. Compilation and optimization of feed rations. Feeding of individual species and categories of livestock.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
- Class attendance
- 56 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 25 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 30 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 25 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 44 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to master the theoretical foundations and practical procedures of nutrition and feeding of individual species and categories of livestock.
Competence on the importance and functions of essential nutrients in the animal organism. Ability to characterize feeds, suitability of classification for livestock. Competence for appropriate preparation and preservation of feed in relation to individual species and categories of livestock. Ability to define nutrient and energy needs, including optimization of feed diets.
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Prerequisites
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High school chemistry, biology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Combined exam, Test
The course is completed by an exam, which precedes the continuous assessment. Successful evaluation of tests is required to complete the course.
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Recommended literature
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E.M., Binder, G. Schatzmayr. World Nutrition Forum the Future of Animal Production. Noingham press, 374 s., 2008. ISBN 978-1-904761-80-.
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Fuller, M.F. The encyclopedia of farm animal nutrition. 1. ed. Wallingford : CABI Publishing, 2004. ISBN 0-85199-369-9.
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Webové stránky katerdy. Výživa a krmení hospodářských zvířat.
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