94511 - Stress in Farmed Fish

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will know the concept of stress and stressor applied to fish species in intensive farming conditions. In particular, the measurable parameters that can be used to study the state of well-being / malaise and the strategies that can be used to mitigate the risks associated with intensive breeding as a threat to animal welfare will be identified.

Course contents

The Integrated Course PHYSIOLOGY OF ADAPTATION AND WELLBEING OF RAISED TELEOSTS, aims to make the student autonomous in evaluating, even objectively, all the physiological and behavioral components that contribute to the adaptability of individual fish species in specific contexts related to farming. intensive. And therefore to propose strategies aimed at facilitating adaptation to the biotic and abiotic environment as well as to propose mitigation strategies.

The professor that will signed the grade is Prof. Albamaria Parmeggiani.

This course will deepen the aspects related to stress. Definition of stress and stressor. The interactions between animals and the biothioc and abiotic environment. Eustress and Distress. Physiological role of stress responses. How stress is studied in aquatic animals: variables and parameters to be considered in order to obtain indications of the objective and subjective stress level of reared teleosts. Evaluation of strategies that can be used in different contexts to mitigate stress in aquatic animals.

This teaching participates in the University's educational innovation project.

With the hybrid model (blended) the different ways of studying the stress conditions in aquatic animals will be treated: variables and parameters to be considered in order to obtain indications of the objective and subjective stress level of the reared teleosts. the 7 hours of lessons will be recorded and will be available to students during the course period but not scheduled.

Readings/Bibliography

 

Suggested book for references:

Fisiologia degli animali marini. Alessandro Poli, Elena Fabbri. II edizione 2018 EdiSES s.r.l, Napoli.

Encyclopedia of Fish Physiology From Genome to Environment Reference Work • Editor-in-Chief: Anthony P. Farrell; Elsevier 2011

Fisiologia animale. R. Hill, G. Wise, M. Anderson. Zanichelli editore, Bologna 2006

Scientific publications on international data bank, searched with the supervision of the teaching.

Teaching methods

Lectures and e.learning modes. Seminars on specific topics. Group work led by the teacher. Presentation of the results to the class with discussion moderated by the teacher.

Students with special needs are invited to contact the teacher by email or at the end of the lessons, to illustrate them and better organize the teaching and the conduct of the exams.

Assessment methods

Interview with the student on the entire C.I.

The criteria for evaluating the acquisition of knowledge / skills:

1. understanding of the student with respect to the individual topics required;

2. ability to link and compare the different aspects and contents dealt with;

3. ability to apply theoretical knowledge to a zootechnical context

4. ability to exhibit and language properties.

A very thorough knowledge of the topics addressed in the course, together with high skills of critical analysis, connection and a sure command of specific terminology and excellent practical skills will be evaluated with the maximum score (30-30L).

A thorough knowledge of the topics addressed in the course, together with good analytical and critical skills and the possession of a sure command of specific terminology and good practical skills will be evaluated with good marks (27-29).

A technically adequate preparation and a sufficient analytical capacity, even if not particularly articulated, expressed in correct language and discrete practical skills, will produce discrete evaluations (23-26).

Sufficient preparation and analytical skills, expressed in barely formally correct language and sufficient practical skills, will determine sufficiency (18-22).

Teaching tools

Slides provided on VIRTUAL;

Lessons recorded in e.learning;

Study material such as scientific articles;

Video projection equipment.

Office hours

See the website of Maria Laura Bacci