- Docente: Salvatore Nesci
- Credits: 4
- SSD: BIO/10
- Language: English
- Moduli: Salvatore Nesci (Modulo 1) Silvia Granata (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Food Animal Metabolism and Management in the Circular Economy (cod. 5814)
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from Oct 23, 2023 to Dec 05, 2023
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from Nov 07, 2023 to Dec 12, 2023
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to apply knowledge of biochemical pathways and metabolic regulation in different tissues and species and methods to evaluate cellular metabolism to maintain or improve the health and welfare of production animals
Course contents
Overview of cell metabolism: the sum of the enzyme-catalyzed reactions of the metabolic pathways involved in the degradative or biosynthesis phase of macromolecules.
Regulation of metabolism: hormonal control of metabolism aims to understand the roles of insulin, glucagon, and catecholamines in coordinating metabolism in different tissues and in regulating energy production.
Rumen metabolism: rumen fermentation of polysaccharides and ATP yeld in rumen fermentation of carbohydrates. Protein degradation and catabolism of nitrogen compounds in the rumen. Rumen metabolism of ammonia and amino acid synthesis. Lipid metabolism and rumen production of methane.Readings/Bibliography
Slides of the lecture and papers cited therein.
Suggested books for a deeper study:
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry Eighth Edition| ©2021 David L. Nelson; Michael M. Cox - Macmillan LearningTeaching methods
The presentation of each subject is supported by the simultaneous projection of illustrations and schemes to facilitate understanding. Seminars could be requested by students too deepen subjects of specific farm animal interest.
Assessment methods
Metabolism in farm animals will be assessed through a written test including multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Any mid-term tests may be carried out during the course, in agreement with the students.
Teaching tools
Blackboard, video-projector, PC.
Office hours
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See the website of Silvia Granata