Study Guide

Objective

The student
- understands what a well-functioning poultry farming requires in terms of animal care, production environment and feeding
- knows about egg and meat production
- can take into account requirements from authorities, intermediaries and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how poultry production facilities should be designed taking into account the welfare of the animals
- can optimize a sustainable breeding.

Content

General conditions for poultry farming
Different forms of poultry farming
Key players in the industry
Feeding and feeding standards
Requirements on the production environment
Factors affecting hatching and breeding
Care measures for various forms of poultry farming
Factors affecting the profitability and economic prospects of poultry farming
Optimization of poultry farming based on current influencing factors and requirements
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, primarily the goal of Responsible consumption and production

Materials

To be announced in Moodle.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.