Livestock Nutrition

Cod y Modiwl: BRM0320
Teitl y Modiwl: Livestock Nutrition
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Elizabeth Hart
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): BRM5320
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Professor Alison Kingston-Smith; Professor Mariecia Fraser; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Rhys Jones; Dr Ifat Shah; Professor Jon Moorby; Dr Christina Marley; Dr Justin Pachebat; Dr Neil Mcewan

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Ration formulation assignment: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Livestock case study: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Supplementary ration assignment: Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Supplementary case study: Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. 2000 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Discuss the principles of energy and nutrient metabolism in livestock species and evaluate the consequences of excess or deficiency of key nutrients.
2. Discuss key laboratory and animal tests used in ration evaluation.
3. Formulate rations for different categories of livestock
4. Discuss and critically evaluate current issues in livestock nutrition and the research addressing these.
5. Discuss the ecology of the rumen and the methods used to modify this.
6. Critically evaluate the methods used to modify the characteristics of animal products.

Disgrifiad cryno

Semester 1 lectures will consider principles of animal nutrition in a broad context, where the evaluation of feeds in a laboratory and field context will be discussed as will principles of energy and protein metabolism and nutrition. The consequences and possible causes of mineral and vitamin deficiencies and excesses will be considered. This knowledge will then be applied to develop an understanding of ration formulation. Semester 2 lectures will focus specifically on current research topics in livestock nutrition, drawing on the ongoing research in animal nutrition in IBERS.

Nod

The aims of the module are to provide a deep knowledge of broad feeding principles (for example, energy, protein and mineral metabolism and requirements, feed analysis etc.). Building on this, semester 2 aims to outline the fundamental physiological and microbiological principles that underpin animal nutrition in the context of recent research and to develop an understanding of current issues in livestock nutrition.

Cynnwys

Semester 1 will cover broad principles of nutrition in 10 x 1hr lectures, 1 field visit, 1 practical and 1 workshop
- Comparative digestive physiology
- Fundamentals of energy metabolism
- Amino acid biochemistry and metabolism
- Roles and functions of minerals and vitamins
- Dietary analysis and evaluation
- Systems for ration formulation and evaluation
- Gut microbiology

Semester 2 will cover current topics in livestock nutrition in 9 x 2hr lectures:

Semester 2 will consist of researchers delivering information on current nutrition research topics.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Developing and assessing written communication will be an integral part of the assessments for this module.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will be exposed to methodologies used in industry to analyse feeds and formulate rations, which is a key skill for future careers in the field of animal nutrition.
Datrys Problemau	The ration formulation assessment requires calculations of animal requirements and the students to devise a ration that will match as closely as possible the requirement to the nutrient supply
Gwaith Tim	Students will be required to work in pairs or small groups for the 'homework' tasks and in the practical sessions.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Detailed feedback will be given for assessments providing students with detailed guidance on how to improve their work and learning.
Rhifedd	The ration formulation assessment will need the application of some basic mathematical skills, although the calculations will be performed by the software for the student.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Ration formulation and matching animal requirements to nutrient supply provided by a specific diet is a subject specific skill in this field.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will be expected to demonstrate significant literature research skills in preparation for their assessments, their 'homework' tasks in semester 2, as well as in directed self study. Student's laboratory skills will be developed in their practical laboratory work.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be required to source information from a variety of scientific publication data bases. Students will be expected to deliver their assessments on BlackBoard by uploading documents produced using a word processor, containing written text and illustration. In addition, the ration formulation assessment specifically requires the application of an on-line rationing tool.

Nodau

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