Cours : Dairy Cattle Production

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- An-Najah National University
  
  Faculty of Agriculture
  
  Department of Animal Production & Animal Health
  
  Course name and number :Dairy Cattle Production (10916308) , Dairy cattle production lab (95316).
  
  Instructor name : Dr. Jihad AbdAllah
  
  Compulsory / Elective : Compulsory course
  
  Prerequisites : 95210
  
  _______________________________________________________
  
  Course Contents (description) :
  
  This course highlights the economic importance of milk and its products, pure breeds and dual-purpose breeds of dairy cattle, the characteristics of the dairy animal, the lactation curve, the factors influencing milk production and composition, selection and genetic improvement in dairy cattle. The Course also emphasizes housing systems and the main aspects of the creation, management and running of dairy cattle farms
  
  Course Objectives :
  
  Acquaint the students with the important breeds of dairy cattle, management, raising and housing systems, and the factors affecting milk production and composition
  
  
  
  Intended Learning Outcomes :
  
  At the end of this course students should :
  
  Recognize the importance of dairy production locally and worldwide.
  
  Be familiar with important breeds of dairy cattle
  
  know the structure of the cow’s udder and milk secretion and let down
  
  Know the production and housing systems of dairy cattle.
  
  Understand reproduction, feeding and ration formulation for dairy cattle
  
  Know the factors affecting milk yield and milk composition
  
  Recognize genetic improvement tools for dairy cattle and handling of records.
  
  For full outline click here
- Forum
  
  News forum
Section 1
Topic One: World Status and Trends in Dairy Production and Consumption
- Introduction:
  
  This topic gives the student a description of the currennt status of the local and world dairy cow numbers, and milk production and consumption
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Recognize the importance of milk production from dairy cows
  
  2. Get an idea of local and world dairy cow numbers and leading countries in milk production
  
  3. Know the current status and trends in milk production
- Plan:
  
  First: Study the following presentation on the topic
- Fichier
  
  IWPCSTATUS Fichier
- Second: Consult the following website related to global mik production and consumption
- URL
  
  GMPCONS URL
- Finally, Do the following assignment (activity)
Section 2
Topic Two: Breeds of Dairy Cattle
- Introduction:
  
  This topic introduces the student to comon dairy cattle breeds, their characteristics, and history
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Recognize the hostory and origin of dairy cattle breeds,
  
  2. Recognize the main characteristics of common dairy breeds
  
  Plan:
  
  First: Study the following presentation on the topic
- Fichier
  
  Dairy breeds Fichier
- Second: Browse the following websites. You'll find photos and valuable information on various dairy cattle breeds
- URL
  
  Dairybreeds URL
- URL
  
  Dairybreeds2 URL
- Finally: Watch these two videos on dairy breeds and answer the related questions in Assignment2.1
- Devoir
  
  Assignment 2.1: Dairy breeds Devoir
Section 3
Topic Three:Judging Dairy Cattle
- Introduction:
  
  This is an important topic which provides the student the tools and knowledge on the standards used to judge dairy cattle based on physical appaearance including dairy characters and type traits.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Know the different body parts of the dairy cow
  
  2. Know the main characteristics for judging dairy cows and the percentage of points for each characteristic
  
  3. Recognize the dairy cow score card and be able to rank (judge) a group of cows based on their characteristics
  
  Plan:
  
  First: Study the following files on the subject
- Fichier
  
  CHARACTS Fichier
- Fichier
  
  Judgingworkbook Fichier
- Second: Watch the following video on judging dairy cows and do Assignment 3.1
  
  Cow judging for beginners:
- Devoir
  
  ASSIGNMENT 3.1 Devoir
- Finally: Practice judging dairy cows at this website
- URL
  
  Practice website URL
Section 4
Topic Four :Milk and Factors Affecting Milk Yield and Composition
- Introduction :
  
  This topic introduces the student to composition of milk and the factors affecting both yield and composition
  
  Objectives:
  
  Know the composition of milk and how milk is secreted
  
  Understand the factors affecting the composition of cow's milk
  
  Understand the factors affecting milk yield
  
  Plan :
  
  First:Reed the following files about milk secretion, composition, and nutritional value
- Fichier
  
  Milk composition Fichier
- Fichier
  
  milk secretion Fichier
- Fichier
  
  MILKSECCOMP Fichier
- Second:Reed the following files which describe the factors affecting milk yield and milk composition
- Fichier
  
  FAMC Fichier
- Fichier
  
  FAMYC Fichier
- Fichier
  
  PPT1 Fichier
- Fichier
  
  PPT2 Fichier
- Third: After reading previous files, answer thequestions in the following assignment
- Devoir
  
  Assignment 4.1:Milk Composition Devoir
- Fourth:Study this extra file on structure of mmammary glands
- Fichier
  
  BOVMAMGLAND Fichier
- Finally: Watch these videos on structure of the udder (cow's mammay gland) and formation of milk:
Section 5
Topic Five: Establishing a Dairy Cattle Farm
- Introduction:
  
  Creating a dairy farm requires a big investment. A business plan is needed before starting such operation. This topic will introduce the student to the main steps to take when creating a dairy farm and the factors that need to be taken into cosideration.
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Know the factors to take into consideration when starting a dairy farm
  
  2. Understand the basic requirements for establishing a dairy farm
  
  Plan:
  
  First: Study the following powerpoint presentation on establishing a dairy farm
- Fichier
  
  ESTDFARM Fichier
- Second: Read the following report on an example pre-feasibility study for establishing a dairy farm in Pakistan
- Fichier
  
  prefeasibility Fichier
- Third: Read this file about good agricultural practices on dairy farms. This gives you good idea of the GAP requirements on dairy farms.
- Fichier
  
  GAP Fichier
- Finally, Do the following assignment.
- Devoir
  
  Field Activity Devoir
Section 6
Topic Six:Management of Reproduction in Dairy Cattle
- Introduction:
  
  Management of reproduction of dairy cows is one of the most important tasks of dairy farmers. It is a critical factor in regard to profitability of dairy operations.
  
  Objectives:
  
  Understand the estrous cycle of dairy cows
  
  Know how to detect heat (estrus) in dairy cows and recognize the new technological aids in detection of estrus.
  
  Determine the appropriate time for inseminating cows
  
  Understand the factors which affect pregnancy rate of cows
- Plan:
  
  First: Study the following presentation on the topic.
- Fichier
  
  REPROD Fichier
- Second: Read the following file on reproductive function in cows
- Fichier
  
  Reproductive function Fichier
- Third: Read the following files on detection of estrus in cows
- Fichier
  
  HEATDET1 Fichier
- Fichier
  
  HEATDET2 Fichier
- Fichier
  
  HEATDET3 Fichier
- Fichier
  
  HEATDET4 Fichier
- Fourth: Participate in the following forum about a case study at the university farm
- Forum
  
  Cow giving birth one day after being milked Forum
  
  Disponible jusqu'au 5 May 2017, 01:00
- Finally: watch these videos on reproduction of dairy cattle
  
  1) ALL-WEATHER chalking Heat detection
  
  2) KAMAR heat mount detection in dairy cattle
Section 7
Topic Seven:Pregnancy and Parturition
- Introduction:
  
  This topic introduces students to the main events during pregnancy, signs of calving, reproductive indicators, and factors affecting pregnancy rate
  
  Objectives:
  
  Recognize the main stages of pregnancy
  
  Recognize methods of pregnancy check
  
  Understand the factors which affect pregnancy rate
  
  Recognize the importnat reproductive indicators
- Plan:
  
  First: Study this presentation on the subject
- Fichier
  
  PREGCALV Fichier
- Second: Watch the following video on assisting a cow giving birth
Section 8
Topic Eight: Raising Heifers From Birth to Weaning
- Introduction:
  
  This topic covers the management practices for raising calves from birth to weaning time
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Know how to care for newborn calves
  
  2. Understand milk and feeding requirements for calves from birth to weaning
  
  3. Recognize the important diseases causing mortality in newborn calves, their prevention and treatment
  
  Plan:
  
  First: Study the following presentation on the subject
- Fichier
  
  Raising heifers1 Fichier
- Second: Watch this video on raising heifers (in Arabic) and answer the related questions in Assignment 8.1
- Devoir
  
  Assignment 8.1 Devoir
Section 9
Topic Nine: Raising Heifers From Weaning to Calving
- Introduction:
  
  This topic covers the management practices for raising calves from the time they are weaned till calving (about 24 months of age)
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Know the feeding program from weaning to calving
  
  2. Understand the effects of underfeeding and overfeeding on puberty, breeding, calving age and milk production after calving
  
  3. knwo housing and practices of caring for replacement heifers
  
  Plan:
  
  First: Study the following presentation on the subject and read the pdf files for more details
- Fichier
  
  Raising heifers2 Fichier
- Fichier
  
  READING1 Fichier
- Fichier
  
  READING2 Fichier
- Fichier
  
  READING3 Fichier
- Then : Watch the following videos on feeding and caring for dairy heifers
Section 10
Topic Ten: Dairy Cattle Housing
- Introduction:
  
  This topic introduces the student to types of houses and housing systems for dairy cattle
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Know the housing requirements for dairy cows and heifers at different ages
  
  2. Recognize the different housing types and housing systems for dairy cattle
  
  Plan:
  
  First: Study the following files on dairy cattle housing
- Fichier
  
  HOUSING1 Fichier
- Fichier
  
  HOUSING2 Fichier
- Then, watch these videos on dairy cattle housing
  
  1.Watch the following video to Understand the ventilation needs of new buildings, looking at the negative impact of ineffective airflow. Considering the techniques used to remove excess heat, vapour and viruses whilst providing an even distribution of air flow and speed.
  
  2.The following video shows selection of shots of different dairy housing systems with problems for the cows.
- Page
  
  Tipical problems with cubicle housing Page
Section 11

Marqué
Topic Eleven: Important Diseases in Dairy Cattle
- Introduction:
  
  This topic introduces the student to two of the most common and important diseases of dairy cattle (Mastitis and Milk Fever).
  
  Objectives:
  
  1. Recognize the signs of each disease
  
  2. Recognize the causes of each disease
  
  3.Understand the prevention measures and treatment for each disease
  
  Plan:
  
  First: Study the following presentation on the subject
- Fichier
  
  IMPDISEASES Fichier
- Second : Watch the following videos on Mastitis and Milk Fever
  
  1.Dairy cattle Mastitis in Arabic
  
  2.This video shows a real case of Milk Fever (notice the symptoms and treatment)
- Finally, Do the following field activity
- Devoir
  
  Field activity: Economic losses due to mastitis and milk fever Devoir

Aperçu des sections

Généralités

An-Najah National University

Faculty of Agriculture

Department of Animal Production & Animal Health

Course name and number :Dairy Cattle Production (10916308) , Dairy cattle production lab (95316).

Instructor name : Dr. Jihad AbdAllah

Compulsory / Elective : Compulsory course

Prerequisites : 95210

_______________________________________________________

Course Contents (description) :

Course Objectives :

Acquaint the students with the important breeds of dairy cattle, management, raising and housing systems, and the factors affecting milk production and composition

Intended Learning Outcomes :

At the end of this course students should :

Recognize the importance of dairy production locally and worldwide.

Be familiar with important breeds of dairy cattle

know the structure of the cow’s udder and milk secretion and let down

Know the production and housing systems of dairy cattle.

Understand reproduction, feeding and ration formulation for dairy cattle

Know the factors affecting milk yield and milk composition

Recognize genetic improvement tools for dairy cattle and handling of records.

Section 1

Topic One: World Status and Trends in Dairy Production and Consumption

Introduction:

This topic gives the student a description of the currennt status of the local and world dairy cow numbers, and milk production and consumption

Objectives:

1. Recognize the importance of milk production from dairy cows

2. Get an idea of local and world dairy cow numbers and leading countries in milk production

3. Know the current status and trends in milk production

Plan:

First: Study the following presentation on the topic

Second: Consult the following website related to global mik production and consumption

Finally, Do the following assignment (activity)

Section 2

Topic Two: Breeds of Dairy Cattle

Introduction:

This topic introduces the student to comon dairy cattle breeds, their characteristics, and history

Objectives:

1. Recognize the hostory and origin of dairy cattle breeds,

2. Recognize the main characteristics of common dairy breeds

Plan:

First: Study the following presentation on the topic

Second: Browse the following websites. You'll find photos and valuable information on various dairy cattle breeds

Finally: Watch these two videos on dairy breeds and answer the related questions in Assignment2.1

Section 3

Topic Three:Judging Dairy Cattle

Introduction:

This is an important topic which provides the student the tools and knowledge on the standards used to judge dairy cattle based on physical appaearance including dairy characters and type traits.

Objectives:

1. Know the different body parts of the dairy cow

2. Know the main characteristics for judging dairy cows and the percentage of points for each characteristic

3. Recognize the dairy cow score card and be able to rank (judge) a group of cows based on their characteristics

Plan:

First: Study the following files on the subject

Second: Watch the following video on judging dairy cows and do Assignment 3.1

Cow judging for beginners:

Finally: Practice judging dairy cows at this website

Section 4

Introduction :

This topic introduces the student to composition of milk and the factors affecting both yield and composition

Objectives:

Know the composition of milk and how milk is secreted

Understand the factors affecting the composition of cow's milk

Understand the factors affecting milk yield

Plan :

Second:Reed the following files which describe the factors affecting milk yield and milk composition

Third: After reading previous files, answer thequestions in the following assignment

Fourth:Study this extra file on structure of mmammary glands

Finally: Watch these videos on structure of the udder (cow's mammay gland) and formation of milk:

Section 5

Creating a dairy farm requires a big investment. A business plan is needed before starting such operation. This topic will introduce the student to the main steps to take when creating a dairy farm and the factors that need to be taken into cosideration.

1. Know the factors to take into consideration when starting a dairy farm

2. Understand the basic requirements for establishing a dairy farm

First: Study the following powerpoint presentation on establishing a dairy farm

Second: Read the following report on an example pre-feasibility study for establishing a dairy farm in Pakistan

Third: Read this file about good agricultural practices on dairy farms. This gives you good idea of the GAP requirements on dairy farms.

Finally, Do the following assignment.

Section 6

Topic Six:Management of Reproduction in Dairy Cattle