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751-1773-00L 1 Credits DS

Tropical animal nutrition

Tierernährung in den Tropen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Caspar Wenk, Dr. Kankanamalage Samarasinghe
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:28

Abstract

Farm animals play an important role in most agro/eco - systems, but conditions for a successful management and nutrition in the tropics are diverse. In this course a wide range of aspects are examined.

Objective

The aim of this course is to know and understand animal production systems in the different zones of the tropics taking into consideration the local and social structure of the population.

Content

Introduction into tropics in general and animal production in the differerent areas. Feed production, feed conservation and feeding systems are discussed for different farm animals. Diet formulation with typical tropical feedstuffs are considered taking into consideration the techniques available.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script is distributed.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Tierernährung in den Tropen
  • 02.11 Date 08:15-17:00 (LFW E 13)
  • 03.11 Date 08:15-17:00 (LFW E 13)
1 h weekly

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