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Feeding systems – Monogastric species

Marking scale: Pass with distinction = >80%; Pass with credit = 60-80%; Pass = 40-60%; Fail = <40%

Language: English

Prerequisites: English language test: 450 points in written International TOEFL test or 4.5 in academic IELTS test.

Duration: 1 week

Location: Cantho University

Objectives

After completing the course the student should be able to:

describe the role of monogastric animal species in agriculture, food supply and poverty alleviation in tropical countries
understand and critically evaluate different forms of monogastric animal production under tropical conditions, with a focus on small scale integrated systems
be familiar with the use and limiting factors of the most common tropical feeds for the different animal species and how to compose feeding systems using these feeds
the special role of aquaculture in integrated farming systems
the rising importance of rabbits as sources of meat derived from forages and as al alternative to poultry in countries susceptible to outbreaks of bird flue
understand the economical implications of different management measures

Content

Role and importance of monogastric animal species for tropical agriculture, human nutrition and poverty alleviation in tropical countries. Smallholder pig and poultry systems, in particular feeding and management strategies based on the sustainable use of renewable natural resources. The relationship between village pig and poultry systems and other components of the farming system, such as fish-duck-rice system, and peri-urban systems. Integration of smallholder aquaculture with livestock, emphasizing the environmental and socio-economic aspects of these integrated systems.

Scheduled activities                           Hours                          Compulsory
Lectures                                     approx. 12                              no
Exercises and discussions         approx. 32                              yes
Examination and evaluation     approx.   8                              yes

Individual studies, not scheduled

Literature studies approx. 8 no

Literature

Feeding pigs in the tropics (Rena Perez) 1997, pp 185 (English): APHP No 132
http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/w3647e/w3647e00.htm.

McDonald P, Edwards R A, Greenhagh J F D and Morgan C A 1998 Animal Nutrition. Fifth edition Addison Wesley Longman, UK,

Examination

Written examination and/or oral presentation of assignments