Introduction to Livestock Production and Science

Cod y Modiwl: BR17000
Teitl y Modiwl: Introduction to Livestock Production and Science
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2025/2026
Semester: Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Pip Nicholas-Davies
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): BG17020
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Manod Williams; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Rhys Jones; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Portfolio: Students will complete 3 scenario based activities aligned with practical sessions across S1 and S2. These will be submitted as a single portfolio of activities in S2. 1500 Words	60%
Arholiad Semester	MCQ: 1 Awr	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Portfolio: Students will complete 4 scenario based activities aligned with practical sessions across S1 and S2. These will be submitted as a single portfolio of activities in S2. 1500 Words	60%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	MCQ: 1 Awr	40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Describe the important systems of farmed livestock production and demonstrate retained knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the livestock within them.
Identify the biological constraints on productivity for each of these systems and demonstrate retained knowledge and understanding of sustainable management principles.
Demonstrate how livestock and pathogen biology underpin livestock production system efficiency.
Demonstrate the ability to analyse and interpret farmed livestock data.

Disgrifiad cryno

Through a series of lectures and farm and laboratory based practical classes this module provides an introduction to the important systems of farmed livestock production in the context of UK agriculture and how livestock and pathogen biology underpin livestock system efficiency.

Nod

Describe the important systems of farmed livestock production in the context of UK agriculture.
Understand how livestock and pathogen biology underpins livestock system efficiency.
Identify constraints to production, particularly biological constraints, and describe sustainable management practices to overcome them.
Analyse and interpret livestock farm data to evaluate system performance.

Cynnwys

The module contact time will consist of approximately half lectures and half field or laboratory-based activity.

Lectures will include and introduction to livestock production and science; introductions to farmed livestock systems (sheep, beef cattle, dairy cattle and poultry); egg and poultry meat production systems; general livestock biology; livestock health focussing on immunity, parasitology, bacteria, protozoa and viruses; biological systems including the reproductive, endocrine and digestive systems; lactation growth and development; sustainable disease management.

Practical sessions will include ruminant livestock dissections; understanding the sheep production cycle and key management activities; calf rearing and beef growing systems; dairy production systems - production cycle, nutrition and mastitis management; managing the ewe and lamb; faecal egg counting for the management of internal parasites.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Students will develop effective written communication skills in the assignments, where these will be assessed. Feedback will be given in the assignments.
Gallu digidol	Data analysis, interpretation and presentation using Excel is required in the assignments. These will be assessed in the assignment and feedback will be provided
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	The assignments will require students to research topics beyond the depth and scope of the lecture material. Information from a variety of sources will be used. Research skills will be assessed in the assignments. Feedback will be given in the assignment.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	Subject specific concepts relating to animal production and biology will be developed and assessed in the assignments and exam. Feedback will be given in the assignments.

Nodau

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