Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week |
| Other | 4 x 3 hours practicals/farm visits over two semesters |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Animal Production Technical Report Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 60% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours Candidates will be required to resit an examination covering all outcomes. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Discuss the importance of animal production systems in agricultural enterprises.
Outcome 2
Identify the main constraints on productivity
Outcome 3
Compare efficiency of different systems of production
Outcome 4
Identify the scope for the application of the results of research in animal production
Aims
This module aims to provide an understanding of farm animal production systems and their role in world, European and UK food production. Production systems for sheep, pigs, dairy and beef cattle are described and the production potential of a range of alternative species is considered. The role of scientific research and development in the improvement of productive efficiency and product quality is discussed. The module is taught through a series of lectures and visits which give an insight into the annual production cycle of a range of species.
Transferable skills
Assignments will require own searching and investigation of references
.2 IT and information handling
Assignments will be word processed and illustrated with tables, graphs and illustrations
.4 Writing in an academic context
Students' own writing will be assessed in the examination and assignments
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
Discussion will be encouraged during visits and practical classes
.6 Careers need awareness
The role of well-motivated and trained staff and managers in the success of animal production systems will be highlighted
.7 Self-management
Assignment hand-in dates will have to be observed
Reading List
Allen, D Planned beef production and marketing Blackwell Scientific Primo search Blowey, R. W. (1999.) A veterinary book for dairy farmers /R. W. Blowey. 3rd ed. Farming Press Primo search Blowey, R. W. (2003.) Color atlas of diseases and disorders of cattle /Roger W. Blowey, A. David Weaver. 2nd ed. Mosby Primo search Blowey, R. W. (1995.) Mastitis control in dairy herds :illustrated and practical guide /Roger Blowey. Farming Press Primo search Cordell, K Practical sheep keeping Carwood Primo search Croston, D and Pollott, G Planned sheep production Blackwell Scientific Primo search Edmondson, Peter (2001) The veterinary guide to mastitis./by Peter Edmondson and Roger Blowey. Intervet Primo search Hulsen, Jan. (2005.) A practical guide for dairy farm management /Han Hulsen Roodbont Publishers Primo search Hulsen, Jan. (2006.) From calf to heifer :a practical guide to rearing young stock /Jan Hulsen, Berrie Klein Swormink Roodbont Publishers Primo search Hulsen, Jan. (2006.) Hooves :a practical guide to hoof health /Jan Hulsen Roodbont Publishers Primo search Hulsen, Jan. (2006.) Pig signals :look, think and act. /Jan Hulsen. Roodbont Publishers Primo search McConnell, Primrose. (2003.) Primrose McConnell's The agricultural notebook. 20th ed. Blackwell Science Primo search Phillips, C J C Principles of cattle production CABI Publishing Primo search Sainsbury, David. (2000 (2004 prin) Poultry health and management :chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and quail /David Sainsbury. 4th ed. Blackwell Science Primo search Webster, A J F Understanding the dairy cow Blackwell Scientific Publishing Professional Books Primo search (2002.) Animal nutrition /by P. McDonald ... [et al.]. 6th ed. Pearson Education Limited Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4