Module Details

Module Code: AGRI C1714
Module Title: Ruminant Animal Production
Title: Ruminant Animal Production
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Stephen Whelan
Module Author:: Stephen Whelan
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to introduce students to ruminant animal production in Ireland and the various challenges faced by the sector. Students will learn about the management principles that apply to animal production at farm level that improve the overall sustainability of the sector.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate key skills that apply to animal production e.g. body condition scoring, locomotion scoring etc.
LO2 Understand the importance of pasture management in driving the profitability and sustainability of animal production
LO3 Be capable of discussing sustainability as it applies to animal production systems
LO4 Demonstrate a knowledge of ruminant animal production in Ireland
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Cattle production
Students will learn about the practical aspects of managing a herd of beef cattle
Dairy production
Students will learn about some of the practical management aspects of dairy production
Sheep production
Students will learn about the practical aspect of sheep production
Safety when working with animals
Through the practical sessions, the learner will be given instruction on and expected to demonstrate skills in the safe handling of animals including but not limited to- -Strategies to avoid zoonosis -Crush injuries when handling animals in confined areas -Risk to musculoskeletal system due to mishandling of animals -Dealing with high risk animals and -Strategies to mitigate against the risks when handling animals
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete reports on the outcomes of each practical session attended demonstrating skills acquired.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Terminal examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Imparting knowledge and ideas and facilitating learners to learn independently. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Practicals Contact On farm visits to engage in the practical aspects of animal production 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Non Contact Completion of field practical reports. Autonomous student learning and revision of concepts delivered through the lectures 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Harry Blokhuis,Mara Miele,Isabelle Veissier,Bryan Jones. (2013), Improving farm animal welfare, Wageningen Academic Publishers, p.232, [ISBN: 9789086862160].
  • Peter McDonald. (2011), Animal Nutrition, 7. Benjamin Cummings, p.692, [ISBN: 9781408204238].
  • Andres Aland, Thomas Banhazi. (2013), Livestock housing : modern management to ensure optimal health and welfare of farm animals, [ISBN: 9789086862177].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: