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Study programmes 2009-2010Last update : 28/06/2010
AGRO0004-2  Agro-pastoralism and forage productions, part 2
Duration :  8h Th, 8h Pr, 8h FT
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearToute l'année2
Master in Agricultural Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre2
Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries, Professional Focus, 2nd yearDeuxième quadrimestre2
Master in Environmental Bioengineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre2
Master in Forests and Natural Areas, Professional Focus, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre2
Holder(s) :  N...
Substitute(s) :  Didier Stilmant
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  Grasslands quality : digestibility, estimation of the nutritive value, palatibility and feeding behaviour
Floristic analysis and mapping of grasslands
Basic elements of rational grazing and forage fertilisation
Estimation of grasslands production
Practical works (vegetation analysis, etc.)
Excursion (research in the scope, farming systems)
Course objective :  Teaching the students the knowledge and the methods for the production, the valorisation and the management of forages resources
After completing the course the student is expected to
- to recognise the grass species in the temperate regions
- to master the basic techniques of grasslands evaluation and management
Prerequisites :  -- BV101 - Botany
-- BV102 - Plant physiology
-- GP201 - Pedology
Organization :  Lectures : 8h
Practical Works : 8h
Field-study trip and visits : 8h
Written notes :  Notes de cours disponibles
Assessment :  Oral examination (100%)


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