Livestock Production and Management

Cod y Modiwl
RD28020
Teitl y Modiwl
Livestock Production and Management
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2025/2026
Semester
Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Pip Nicholas-Davies
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion
BR17020 neu RD17020
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Production System Analysis Portfolio: An information sheet based on the analysis of a sheep or beef production system (1000 words) and a consultancy report related to a dairy production system (1000 words) 2000 Words 60%
Arholiad Semester MCQ and short answer examination: 2 Awr 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Production System Analysis Portfolio: A factsheet based on the analysis of a sheep or beef production system (1000 words) and a consultancy report related to a dairy production system (1000 words) 2000 Words 60%
Arholiad Ailsefyll MCQ and short answer examination: 2 Awr 40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Evaluate biological and physical constraints on livestock productivity for sustainable livestock production.
  2. Analyse livestock performance records to identify, explain and correct sub-optimal performance.
  3. Apply research knowledge for the improvement of livestock production systems.
  4. Demonstrate retained knowledge of fundamental biological and managerial principles of livestock production.
  5. Undertake the collection of key data for the management of livestock.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will describe the organization and management of the major dairy, beef, sheep and pig production systems in the UK. Particular reference will be made to the factors that influence animal productivity, health and welfare, efficiency of resource use, financial performance and product quality. The application of research into animal growth, reproduction, lactation, genetics, nutrition, health and welfare for the development of improved production systems will be discussed.

Cynnwys

UK beef, sheep, dairy and pig production systems and their management

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Development of written skills in the assignment including communication by word, table and diagram. Assessed through assignment and exam.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Awareness of career opportunities in farming and its support industries and the development of relevant skills.
Datrys Problemau Lectures and practical classes will demonstrate how problems in the development of animal production systems are identified and solved. Students will develop problem solving skills through the assignment work. Assessed through assignment.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Through overcoming challenges to learning and understanding that are raised in the assignments. Through self-directed study and the use of e-learning materials.
Rhifedd Analysis and interpretation of assignment data sets. Interpretation of published research. Assessed in assignments.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Undertake the collection of key data for the management of livestock
Sgiliau ymchwil Lectures, practical classes and assignments will develop awareness of the interpretation and application of research to the development and improvement of animal production systems. Assessed in assignment and exam.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Use of word processors and spreadsheets in the preparation of assignments.

Nodau

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