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The vet has always had an important role in animal health and welfare, which has led to improved quality of life. Today, development and industrialization of animal products (meat, milk, fish, etc..) And the consequent demand for quality control and inspection of them, gives the figure of the veterinarian a greater role in society.
The students of the Veterinary UAX receive intensive theoretical and practical training through a personalized education in small groups by highly qualified teachers, which will train them as professionals of the highest order.

To this end, the UAX opened during the 2005-2006 academic year a large Veterinary Hospital equipped with the latest technology from Europe.

The objective of the Second-level Degree Course in Animal Products, belonging to Class n. 79/S: Livestock Management, is to produce
the professionals essential to today’s livestock farming sector, where sustainability, food safety, and animal health and welfare are key
issues alongside those of animal yields, product quality and the profitability of farms. Students will acquire the necessary scientific
knowledge and the professional competence and skills for promoting and implementing technological and managerial innovation within
livestock farming systems, for the purposes of optimising yields and the health and welfare of animals, and for enhancing the quality of
animal products all the while keeping an eye on economic and sustainability issues.
The specific learning objectives of the course are therefore to impart:
A solid grounding in the scientific disciplines essential to this particular occupational profile, coupled with a firm grasp of the scientific
method of enquiry.
An in-depth understanding of the applied sciences relevant to genetic improvement and to both traditional and innovative methods of
animal husbandry and nutrition, based upon chemical, biological, physical or genetic means.
A solid scientific, technical and practical grounding in the disciplines belonging to this Class of degree.
The ability to undertake and manage professional and research activities aimed at promoting and implementing technological and
managerial innovation within livestock farming systems, for the optimisation of yields whilst respecting environmental sustainability and
animal welfare.
The ability to address and resolve problems arising within the agri-food chain, particularly in relation to animal living conditions,
environmental impact, the quality control of processes and products, and the economic management of animal products and the
enhancement of their market value.
An in-depth knowledge of the laboratory methods employed within the various production process phases, and for the quality control of
different animal products at every stage of the supply chain.
Proficiency in the use of computer and information technology tools and their fields of application, and the ability to fluently employ
written and spoken English, in addition to Italian, also for matters requiring specialist legal or regulatory terminology.
The ability to carry out the above activities with the broadest autonomy and full responsibility.
The time allotted to private study generally accounts for 60% of the total hourly course load.