Students will be competent in planning the organic husbandry of domestic animals with consideration of current guidelines and regulations.
Student's Workload
Totally 80 h, scheduled studies 32 h (in multiform learning 16 h), autonomous studies 48 h (in multiform learning 64 h).
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Organic farming, Basics of chemistry and biology in animal husbandry, Basic knowledge and practice of animal husbandry, Farming practice
Contents
Guidelines and regulations for organic animal production, planning of organic animal production, current issues in organic animal production
Recommended or Required Reading
Guidelines for organic domestic animal husbandry
To appropriate extent: Blair, R. 2011. Nutrition and feeding of organic cattle; Blair, R. 2007. Nutrition and feeding of organic pigs Blair, R. 2008. Nutrition and feeding of organic poultry
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises 32 h, independent study 48 h. In multiform learning lectures and exercises 16 h, independent study 64 h.
Assessment Criteria
Level 1 : The student can list the main principles of the organic production in the most important sectors of production. Student can identify the most important changes caused by the transition to the organic production on a farm.
Level 3: The student can explain the main principles of organic production of different species of animals. Student can sum up the phases of the transition to the organic production. Student can apply the regulations and guidelines of organic production s to the conditions of a farm.
Level 5: The student can plan the animal production of an organic farm , also in the phases of transition from convential to organic production. Student can compare alternative plans prepared for a farm.
Assessment Methods
Active participatio in lectures, Approved assignments, Exam