About this course

Qualify the students to conduct, evaluate and discuss experiments and concepts in (animal nutrition) research related to feed digestion by microbial fermentation and emissions of methane

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE. The student shall:

-know methods and factors determining and measures reducing methane emissions from ruminant livestock

-know genomics data processing to characterize microbial functions

-have knowledge about life cycle analysis

SKILLS. The student will:

-be able to conduct in vitro experiments with rumen fluid (sampling, laboratory analyses)

-be able to evaluate and interpret the data generated in this course and to write a joint manuscript

-be able to contribute in investigation of methane emissions from ruminant livestock

GENERAL COMPETENCE. The student will:

-be able to inform professionals about own research results

-be able to contribute to measures aiming at reducing methane emissions from ruminant livestock production

  • Learning activities

    Hands on experience in rumen content sampling and in vitro batch culture, GreenFeed system, self study, student lectures, exercises, individual and group work, paper writing and cross-reading.

  • Teaching support

    Course responsible/teachers supervise lab work, data interpretation, paper writing and individual and group work. Powerpoint presentations and literature are available in Canvas.

  • Syllabus

    Powerpoint presentations and literature is available in Canvas.

  • Prerequisites

    Master in animal science, biology, veterinary science or equivalent

  • Recommended prerequisites

    interest for ruminants and rumen

  • Assessment method

    Portfolio assessment: presentation, paper writing, and presence and active participation in the course. Passed / not passed.

    Portfolio assessment Karakterregel: Passed / Not Passed

  • About use of AI

    KI level: K3 - Full use of KI

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    Course responsible/teacher and fellow students conduct portfolio assessment

  • Mandatory activity

    Presence and active participation in the course and in the group work are prerequisites for participating in the exam. Participation in min 80% of the teaching time.

  • Notes

    Join! We will have fun!

  • Admission requirements

    PhD students