| Numbering Code |
G-AGR04 7DA32 LJ84 |
Year/Term |
2022 ・
First semester |
| Number of Credits |
2
|
Course Type |
Lecture |
| Target Year |
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Target Student |
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| Language |
Japanese |
Day/Period |
Mon.2 |
| Instructor name |
KUMAGAI HAJIME (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) |
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
The contribution of animal science to livestock production is meager. This title aims to match ruminant production systems with available resources especially in tropics, subtropics and semi-arid areas. |
| Course Goals |
Understand the basic concepts related to livestock and feedstock production. |
| Schedule and Contents |
About 3 lectures and seminars are planned for each of the following topics: 1. Grassland and livestock production in various climate zones; 2. Functions of rumen and use of nutrients; 3. Use and quality improvement of coarse feed; 4. Supplementary feed and additives and their effects; 5. Relationship between livestock rearing management and their growth, fattening, reproduction, lactation, and calf production. |
| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Evaluation will be based on attendance and commitment to projects. |
| Course Requirements |
Basic understanding of feedstock science and nutritional science is desirable. |
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) |
Preview distributed materials in advance. |
