Livestock Housing 1

Upon successful completion of the course, the student is expected to posess the following:

Knowledge:

• has knowledge of building materials, construction techniques, constructions and construction regulations for livestock buildings
• has extensive knowledge of equipment for indoor mechanization of livestock buildings
• has knowledge of how air flows in a livestock room is affected by the ventilation technique
• has knowledge of key research and development work in the subject area

Skills:

• has knowledge of various construction principles for livestock buildings and be able to discuss choice of construction methods
• can compose alternative lines of mechanization and calculate investment costs
• can plan and dimention ventilation in livestock buildings and calculate heat balance

General competence:

• have insight into alternative building and mechanization solutions for animal husbandry and can discuss solutions with professionals in the industry
• has expertise in how the choice of materials and ventilation affects the indoor climate in farm buildings