Ecology applied to domestic animals

This course begins by giving the general principles of ecology and then continues by presenting the characteristics of the living environment of domestic animals in specialized breeding farms, showing how these characteristics can influence their well-being, health and level of production. The course also discusses the influence that animal presence can have on the general quality of the environment.

The course includes 30 hours of theory and 12 hours of practicals/exercises.

It deals with :

• general principles of ecology;
• animal housing in general: air quality, lighting, noise, bioclimatology, insulation, ventilation, heating... ;
• specific housing modalities for the different categories of domestic animals;
• the impact of the environment on animal health and of the animal on environmental health.

Practicals/exercises provide an overview of the course by integrating the data from the different chapters.