Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
RD28020
Module Title
Livestock Production and Management
Academic Year
2024/2025
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters)
Pre-Requisite
Reading List
Other Staff

Course Delivery

 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment 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%
Semester Exam 2 Hours   MCQ and short answer examination  40%
Supplementary Assessment 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%
Supplementary Exam 2 Hours   MCQ and short answer examination  40%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Evaluate biological and physical constraints on livestock productivity for sustainable livestock production.

Analyse livestock performance records to identify, explain and correct sub-optimal performance.

Apply research knowledge for the improvement of livestock production systems.

Demonstrate retained knowledge of fundamental biological and managerial principles of livestock production.

Undertake the collection of key data for the management of livestock.

Brief description

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.

Content

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

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Application of Number Analysis and interpretation of assignment data sets. Interpretation of published research. Assessed in assignments.
Communication Development of written skills in the assignment including communication by word, table and diagram. Assessed through assignment and exam.
Improving own Learning and Performance Through overcoming challenges to learning and understanding that are raised in the assignments. Through self-directed study and the use of e-learning materials.
Information Technology Use of word processors and spreadsheets in the preparation of assignments.
Personal Development and Career planning Awareness of career opportunities in farming and its support industries and the development of relevant skills.
Problem solving 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.
Research skills 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.
Subject Specific Skills Undertake the collection of key data for the management of livestock

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5