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Presentation
Presentation
The subject consists of the study of concepts and techniques for the management of animal production systems in biological mode, involving: (a) production animals (cattle, pigs and poultry) their diets, health care and animal welfare; and (b) the environment and the maintenance of biodiversity in the animal and plant context. This knowledge is intended to introduce the concepts of organic animal management and breeding in order to obtain healthier products in more sustainable production systems in the context of ecosystems and animal and plant biodiversity.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 2
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT478-25791
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1. Alternatives livestock production systems and organic products. 2. Organic cattle production. 3. Organic pig production. 4. Organic poultry and egg production. 5. Animals, soil compaction and regenerative agriculture. 6. Ruminant animals and energy systems (syntropic agriculture). 7. Animals in biodynamic agriculture. 8. The inputs used in organic farming. 9. Raw materials for animal feed. 10. Obtaining and processing organic products.
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Objectives
Objectives
1. Know the general aspects of alternative animal production systems and organically produced food; 2. Study the characteristics of organic production of cattle (meat and milk), pigs and poultry (meat and eggs) and the operations associated with animal welfare, health, food management and reproduction of organically reared animals, as well as regulatory restrictions. 3. List alternative farming systems, their characteristics in plant production and measures for maintaining and restoring ecosystems. 4. Recognize the rules for controlling, packaging, labelling and certifying products obtained organically.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies include theoretical-practical classes (TP) and tutorial guidance (OT). In TP classes, the teacher presents the topic and case studies. In tutorial classes (OT), students recall concepts and prepare small projects (with the development of specific parts). Continuous assessment will be carried out through work as per tutorial guidance and a group seminar. Approval is obtained with a minimum mark of 9.5 value.
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References
References
Kristiansen, P., Taji, A., Reganold, J. (2006) Organic agriculture: opportunities and challenges. In: Kristiansen, P.; Taji, A. and Reganold, J. (Eds.) Organic Agriculture: a Global Perspective. CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood. Lopes A, Frias P., Ferreira, J. (2022). Manual de Agricultura Biológica. Contraponto Editores. ISBN:9789896663407 Meemken, E., and Qaim, M. (2018). Organic agriculture, food security, and the environment. Annu. Rev. Resour. Econ. 10, 39–63. doi: 10.1146/annurev-resource-100517-023252. Penteado, S.R. (2012). Criação Animal Orgânica - Regulamentos e Normas da Produção Orgânica. Via Orgânica (Ed.): ISBN: 978-85-907882-4-9
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
