Study Guide

Objective

The student
- understands what a well-functioning slaughter pig farming requires in terms of production control, animal care, production environment and feeding
- can take into account requirements from authorities and processors as well as requests from consumers
- knows how the facilities for slaughter pig farming should be designed with regard to the sustainability of production and the welfare of the animals;
- can optimize sustainable pig farming.

Content

General conditions for slaughter pig farming
Slaughter pig farming: production control, animal husbandry, production design and feeding
Optimization of sustainable slaughter pig farming
Key players in the industry
Requirements and wishes from various stakeholders
Practical care of slaughter pigs and production facilities
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.