Course title
畜産学総論   [Animal Science]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 1  Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 01an1028
Instructor(s)
青木 康浩, 新村 毅, 竹原 一明, 新井 克彦, 杉村 智史, 千年 篤   [AOKI Yasuhiro, SHIMMURA Tsuyoshi, TAKEHARA Kazuaki, ARAI Katsuhiko, SUGIMURA Satoshi, CHITOSE Atsushi]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Agriculture Office   Email address

Course description
This is a part of the Courses of Animal Production Science, and its completion is recommended for students in the Department of Biological Production.

[Class Overview]
Purpose: (1) Livestock means animals that have been improved and bred to improve human lives. Food produced by livestock (milk, meat, eggs, etc.) contributes significantly to the Japanese diet in terms of calorie and protein supply, and serves as the basis for a rich diet. The purpose of this lecture is to understand the characteristics of livestock producing animal foods and the basics of technology supporting the livestock industry. In fact, we want you to understand how animal food is produced and supplied with what technology.
Overview:
1. Livestock Origins, Classification and Characteristics (1) Outline the basic characteristics of livestock production for livestock species and their varieties.
2. Technology related to livestock production Describes technology related to livestock breeding, breeding, breeding based on nutritional physiology and health management.
Expected Learning
The students can understand the basic knowledge of animal science.

Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy:See the Curriculum maps.(URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/
Course schedule
1. The brief of animal science
2.Pig production
3.Milk and beef production
4.Chicken and egg production
5.The other minor livestock
6.Livestock breeding
7.Livestock physiology
8.Livestock feed and nutrition
9.Livestock products
10.Livestock management and welfare
11.Livestockl hygiene
12.Livestock reproduction
13.Livestock byproduct
14.livestock farming and social circumstance
15.Discussion
Prerequisites
There are no special requirements, but it is the basis for acquiring livestock and animal related classes from the second year onwards.
Students are recommended to prepare for and revise the lectures, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University and using the lecture handouts as well as the references specified below.
According to the standard time of our university.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Distribute materials during lectures or upload to Moodle in advance.
References
Reference books related to animal husbandry / animal production published by Yokendo, Asakura Shoten, Bunei-do, etc.
Assessment/Grading
Class attitude 30%, exam 70%
Message from instructor(s)
Learn the outline of a wide range of disciplines covered by animal husbandry. I want you to feel the fun and depth of learning related to the livestock and livestock industries.
Course keywords
Livestock, lproduction physiology, genetics, environment, reproduction
Office hours
Please contact each instructor by e-mail.
Remarks 1
Participants who have attended at least 10 times or more are to be tested.
Remarks 2
The syllabus may change due to the change of the faculty member.
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Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
Last update
3/9/2022 10:40:13 AM