1) Lecture note
2) Anatomia e fisiologia degli animali domestici, Ed Edagricole 2009; terza edizione
Learning Objectives
Acquisition of basic knowledge on anatomy and physiology of farm animals
Prerequisites
none
Teaching Methods
lessons and practise in lab
Further information
Frequency of lectures, practice and lab: not compulsory but encouraged
Type of Assessment
oral exam
Course program
Anatomy and physiology of digestive tract in ruminants and monogastrics; anatomy and physiology of reproductive apparatus of farm animals; mammary tissue and the lactogenesis; milk and its chemical-nutritional characteristics; milk and human health; muscular tissue; meat and its chemical-nutritional characteristics; meat and human health; egg production; anatomy and physiology of of hens reproductive apparatus; eggs and human health; biotechnology and nutraceutical: strategies aimed to increase functional and bioactive compounds in food deriving from animal husbandry.