| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 x 1 hour lectures per week |
| Practical | 6 x 3 hour practicals/visits during semester |
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Assignment Outcomes assessed: 2, 4 | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3 | 60% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Students are required to re-take the element(s) tha led to failing the module; ie resitting the examination and/or re-presenting the assignment using alternative data. | 100% |
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Describe (quantitatively) important production systems and identify components thereof.
2. Recognise constraints on productivity.
3. Identify the role played by scientific research in the development of animal production systems.
4. Analyse livestock performance records in order to identify and explain sub-optimal performance
For each of dairy, beef, sheep and pig production, this module will outline the structure of UK, EU and world industries and discuss the effects of this on the UK producer. The major production systems employed in the UK will be described with reference to factors that influence productivity, efficiency of resource use, financial performance and product quality. The application of research into animal growth, reproduction, lactation, genetics, nutrition, health and welfare will be discussed.
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | The assignment will involve the analysis and interpretation of farm animal production records to identify sub-optimal performance and to suggest suitable solutions. |
| Information Technology | The assignment will involve the use of spreadsheets in data analysis, information gathering and interpretation. |
This module is at CQFW Level 5