Program Overview

University Program: Sistemi Zootecnici Sostenibili (Laurea Magistrale)

The Master's Degree in Sistemi Zootecnici Sostenibili aims to train graduates with in-depth knowledge of sustainable breeding of various animal species, production, and evaluation of the impacts derived from them, promoting ecological and technological transition in contemporary zootechnology. Graduates will be able to work professionally in all areas of zootechnical production systems.

Program Description

The program will impart teachings related to various sectors of agro-zootechnical sciences, with particular reference to eco-compatible technologies for the cultivation of forage plants and breeding systems for monogastrics, polygastrics, small species, aquatic species, and invertebrates, with a focus on animal welfare and low environmental impact. The course will also address issues related to biosafety in farms and the main methodologies for rapid identification of animal health problems, as well as management of safety, quality, and commercial and ethical enhancement of animal products in agro-food chains and local systems with high value.

Competences and Skills

Graduates will have competences related to:

• Evaluation of the impacts of breeding
• Detection and processing of environmental and socio-territorial data
• Management of design aspects of plants, agro-zootechnical structures, and socio-territorial systems
• Knowledge of concepts related to technical innovation (automation and robotics), social, product, and process innovation in the agricultural-zootechnical field
• Economic-estimative disciplines essential for professional activity

Curriculum

First Year

• Ecologia agraria e Sistemi colturali sostenibili
• Alimentazione e genomica: nuovi strumenti per le produzioni sostenibili e per l'adattabilità ai cambiamenti climatici
• Strategie per la sostenibilità nell'allevamento dei grossi animali da reddito e del cavallo sportivo
• Strategie per la sostenibilità nell'allevamento delle piccole specie
• Strategie di gestione della qualità degli alimenti di origine animale
• Strategie di gestione della sicurezza degli alimenti di origine animale in processi sostenibili
• Gestione e Biosicurezza delle malattie infettive e parassitarie negli allevamenti sostenibili

Second Year

• Strategie di valutazione della salute tramite software e score negli allevamenti sostenibili e tossicologia
• Strategie di miglioramento delle strutture agro-zootecniche, analisi del territorio e valutazione degli impatti ambientali
• Estimo rurale e contabilità
• Approcci innovativi al consumo e alla valorizzazione di prodotti agro-alimentari sostenibili

Additional Information

• Tirocinio: Students who carry out training activities abroad (Erasmus or internship) will be awarded an additional point on the graduation grade.
• Elenco dei candidati e commissione di tesi: List of candidates and thesis commission will be provided.