Applied Livestock Nutrition

Cod y Modiwl
RD20920
Teitl y Modiwl
Applied Livestock Nutrition
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Rhys Jones
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Animal Nutrition - Feed analysis and rationing: 2000 Words 60%
Asesiad Semester Nutrition practices in agri workplace.: 10 Minutes 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Animal Nutrition - Feed analysis and rationing: 2000 Words 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Work placement presentation: 10 Minutes 40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Evaluate the nutritional properties of livestock feeds
  2. Evaluate nutritional requirements of livestock and formulate suitable rations
  3. Critically evaluate nutrition focused practices in the agricultural workplace

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will discuss general principles relating to farm animal nutrition. Specifically, topics covered will include feed composition and analysis, digestive anatomy, the control of appetite, and energy, protein, mineral and vitamin nutrition. The nutritional requirements of selected examples of farm livestock for energy will also be covered as will methods of rationing energy, protein and other nutrients to livestock as well as nutritional disorders and the impact of livestock nutrition practices on the environment.

Cynnwys

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
10 lectures - Principles specific to livestock including digestive anatomy and physiology, Energy and protein requirements and rationing, vitamins and minerals, feeds, and nutritional disorders for livestock

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Students will create a ration for an animal of their choosing. During this process, multiple problems will arise which will need to be solved by careful selection of feeds to include within the ration.
Gallu digidol Power point slides will need to be created for presentation assessment and spreadsheets will be used for rationing calculations.
Myfyrdod Students will reflect on work placement and link experience to module taught material in presentation assessment.
Synnwyr byd go iawn Feed analysis will be conducted on silage samples from the University farms and rationing will be conducted for real animals if desired. The realistic nature of the ration will be assessed.

Nodau

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