- Docente: Leonardo Nanni Costa
- Credits: 6
- SSD: AGR/19
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Animal production and control of wildlife (cod. 0875)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student has the basic knowledge on mammals considered as pets, especially on dog and cat. In particular, the student is able to: - understand the basic principles of dogs and cats rearing, with special reference to aspects related to the breeding, nutrition and wellness – evaluate the rearing techniques - use the information on genetic values.
Course contents
Dog and cat: origin and taxonomy, breeds classification, herd book and breeding schemes. Characteristics of the main dog and cat breeds. Hereditary pathologies, Dog and cat feeding. Basic information on other mammalians included in the pet category.
Readings/Bibliography
Pictures, graphs and tables showed during the lectures are downloaded from the web page of the teacher.
Teaching methods
Lectures,visits,meeting with dog trainers
Assessment methods
An oral examination assesses the knowledge achieved in the classroom and during the visits. A short written report on a dog or a cat breed chosen by the student has to be presented during the examination.
Teaching tools
PC with video projector
Office hours
See the website of Leonardo Nanni Costa