Biology of lactation

About this programme

The aim of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of factors that affect milk synthesis and interactions between reproduction, nutrition, behavior and lactation, including effects of lactation on the lactating animal. 180 credits and 30 credits biology or 30 credits animal science or 30 credits veterinary medicine or 30 credits veterinary nursing or 30 credits equine science or 30 credits reproductive health and English 6 The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. 180 credits and 30 credits biology or 30 credits animal science or 30 credits veterinary medicine or 30 credits veterinary nursing or 30 credits equine science or 30 credits reproductive health and English 6 The aim of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge of factors that affect milk synthesis and interactions between reproduction, nutrition, behavior and lactation, including effects of lactation on the lactating animal. The course content cover udder anatomy, udder physiology, milk synthesis, milk extraction, udder health, care routines, milking technology and milking equipment. In addition, the course covers the effects of genetics, breeding, feeding, housing and milking management on milk yield and milk composition. In the course, comparisons between animal species are primarily made for production animals kept for milk production, such as cattle, domestic water buffalo, goat, sheep and camels. Some comparisons are made also with other mammalian species, including humans. The cours