Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals

Cod y Modiwl: BR20720
Teitl y Modiwl: Applied Nutrition of Livestock, Horses and Companion Animals
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Elizabeth Hart
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): BG20720
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Rhys Jones; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Lab report: Feed analysis and rationing exercise 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	Exam: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Lab report resit: Feed analysis and rationing exercise 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Exam resit: 2 Awr Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module.	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Evaluate the nutritional properties of foodstuffs and discuss the relative merits of each for farm livestock, horses or companion animals.
Analyse the formulation of rations for farm livestock, horses or companion animals.
Critically appraise the digestive processes for farm livestock, horses or companion animals.
Demonstrate retained knowledge for livestock, companion animals and horses applied to different nutritional scenarios.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will cover feed analysis, digestive physiology, energy and protein rationing, the types of feeds used for farm animals, the control of feed intake, and the role of vitamins and minerals for farm animals, horses and companion animals. The module will have a 'trident' structure: an initial series of lectures setting out the fundamental principles of animal nutrition to which all students will be expected to attend, followed by three parallel series of lectures, practicals and workshops covering respectively, farm animal nutrition, equine nutrition and companion animal nutrition, from which the student will choose one.

Cynnwys

Content common to all students (15 lectures)
General principles relating to animal feeds, feed analysis, digestive anatomy, the control of appetite, and energy, protein, mineral and vitamin nutrition will be discussed

Content specific to farm animals, horses or companion animals (10 lectures)
The requirements for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals, the rationing of feeds, and nutritional disorders as they relate to each class of animal will be discussed

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will develop effective written communication skills in the examination and assignment, where these will be assessed. Feedback on this will be given in the assignment.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The rationing assignment will require students to manipulate numbers, and this will be assessed in the assignment. Feedback on this will be given in the assignment.
Datrys Problemau	Rationing requires carefully balancing a range of competing interests for different nutrients. This will be developed and assessed in the assignment. Feedback on this will be given in the assignment.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Outside the formal contact hours, students will be expected to research materials, manage time and meet deadlines for the assignment and exam. Feedback on this will be given in the assignment.
Rhifedd	The rationing assignment will require students to manipulate numbers, and this will be assessed in the assignment. Feedback on this will be given in the assignment.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Subject specific concepts relating to animal nutrition and rationing for animals will be developed.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The assignment and exam 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 both the examination and assignment. Feedback on this will be given in the assignment.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Accessing the web for reliable information sources and using databases to find literature in preparation for the assignment and the exam. Presentation of assignment will be assessed, which should be prepared on a computer. Feedback on this will be given in the assignment.

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