Course
Livestock Production Systems

Level: Master 1
Period: Semester 2
Language: English
Credits: 6 ECTS
Teacher/Coordinator: Valérie Jacquerie and Hélène Leruste

Main Objectives

Enhance knowledge on cattle, sheep, pig and poultry farming techniques in France and abroad
Identify the actors in these sectors
Understand the issues and developments in the sector

Skills Developed

Production systems / markets (meat and milk)
Analysis of technical and economic results
Systemic approach to Livestock Production and Organization
Compare breeding methods in different European countries

General Content

10 sessions: Courses / conferences, Visits + self-managed and personal work . Topics= Breeding of suckling cattle, pig breeding, breeding laying hens, sheep-goat farming

1 Week: Study mission of 2-3 days, with preparation and restitution. Topic = Study of a theme according to destination (eg environment and competitiveness in the Netherlands)