RS11010 - ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Module Identifier

RS11010

Module Title

ANIMAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Academic Year

2003/2004

Co-ordinator

Dr Selwyn P Williams

Semester

Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)

Pre-Requisite

Entry to a science degree scheme

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment Length/Details	Proportion
Semester Exam	1.5 Hours	60%
Semester Assessment	Assignment:	20%
Semester Assessment	Assignment:	20%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to:

discuss the importance of animal production systems in agricultural enterprises;
identify the main constraints on productivity;
compare efficiency of different systems of production;
identify the scope for the application of the results of rsearch in animal production.

Aims

To give an introduction to farm animal production systems and their design in the context of UK and world agriculture. Particular reference will be made to constraints on production - economic, social, environmental and animal health and welfare. The scope for the application of scientific knowledge and research will be highlighted as a foundation for subsequent modules.

Content

Thin module taught through the medium of lectures, practicals and visits.

Reading Lists

Books
Allen D Planned Beef Production and Marketing Blackwell Scientific
Croston D & Pollott G Planned Sheep Production Blackwell Scientific
Webster A J F Understanding the Dairy Cow BSP Professional Books

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4