The course lectures cover action plans for animal welfare, environmental conditions and gas, dust, light and sound, flooring and floor coverings and housing systems for cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, goats and horses. Students will also receive group work assignments covering the different sub-topics.

This course aims to provide students with a scientific and theoretical understanding of different animal housing systems and how these influence animal health and behaviour, but also production and labour input. Students should be familiar with key literature, and be able to conduct a literature search and write a scientific report. They should have an inquisitive approach towards new issues and be motivated to find scientific solutions.

Lectures and group work are the most important teaching methods used in the course.

Lecturers will be present for supervision during the group work assignment periods.

Articles and reports from group assignments, including lecture notes.

HET210 Domestic Animal Environments I and HET201 Domestic Animal Ethology and Welfare.

Knowledge of mechanisation in farming is a great advantage. Students should also be able to search international databases in order to find relevant international scientific articles.

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Group work assignments: 3/5. Written examination: 2/5.

300 hrs.

Special requirements in Science

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This course is intended for students with particular interest in animal welfare, the physical environment and farm buildings. 

The external examiner will assess all submitted assignments and the written examination.