Provide students with knowledge of the structure, management and monitoring of performance related to livestock breeding.
In particular, students will have to acquire basic knowledge about animal welfare, the environmental impact of farms, genetic improvement, nutrition and farming techniques.

The aim of the course is to provide students the basic knowledge concerning the morphology and physiology of the main animal species raised (cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs) with particular reference to those considered important for different productions.
The knowledge acquired at the end of the course will allow students to better understand the contents of the following disciplines concerning breeding systems, feeding and animal nutrition, reproduction, animal welfare.