Module Details

Module Code: NUTR C2703
Module Title: Animal Nutrition_Semesterisation
Title: Animal Nutrition
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Stephen Whelan
Module Author:: Stephen Whelan
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is develop the learners understanding of nutrition as it applies to animals with a particular emphasis on farm animal production. The various sources of feed and the relative inclusion levels in monogastric and ruminant diets will be explored as well as some of the nutritional management considerations in a well-run animal production system. Students will also have an understanding of the consequences of animal nutrition on the wider environment including the impact on consumer health.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a knowledge of animal nutrition as it applies to various farmed animals and the interaction between nutrition and management of the animal
LO2 Describe the inter-relationship between nutrients and the consequences of these interactions for the nutritional wellbeing of the animal
LO3 Explain how a typical on-farm and commercial ration for monogastric and ruminant animals is formulated
LO4 Be capable of completing a feed budget for an animal production system
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the environmental impact of animal nutrition and strategies to minimise this.
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
Feeding management of farmed animals
Interaction between the animal and it’s environment, factors controlling feed intake in farmed animals, the interaction between the animal and it’s herd mates and the effect of illness on intake in animals.
The physical and chemical properties of animal feed
The physical preparation of feeds, nutrient composition, digestibility, energy and protein systems for ruminant and monogastric diets
Ration Formulation
Production and procurement of quality ingredients – grain, by-products of the brewing, distilling, bio-ethanol and plant oil industries, forages for ruminant and equine animals, assessing the quality of rations vs. least cost formulations, home grown feeds options including storage and utilisation, feed delivery systems and formulation of diets for ruminant and monogastric animals
The role of animal nutrition in environmental footprint of feeds
Assessment of feeds based on the environmental foot print (e.g. through the use of FeedPrint or other platforms), understanding how this can be manipulated through correct diet formulation and feed management
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete two nutritional chemistry labs focusing on the determination of carbohydrates in animal feed and protein fractions within animal feed
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students to complete ration formulation labs based on the knowledge acquired during practical demonstrations on this topic. The formulation lab will be completed for dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete reports on filed labs that will take place during the semester. These reports will be submitted electronically in a timely manner following the completion of field lab.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete a formal end of semester examination.
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Re-assessment will be based on repeat coursework. This is at the discretion of the exam board contingent on the nature of the failed submission. The student the student may have to complete a number of components of the project or it may be requested to repeat and attend the module.

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 Formal lectures covering the theory of nutritional management of farmed animals 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Practicals Contact Site visits to farms to demonstrate environmental factors that underpin feeding management Site visit to an Animal Feed Mill Laboratory based practical sessions examining the physical and chemical properties of animal feed Computer based ration formulation of ruminant diets 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Completion of reports on field visits, laboratory sessions and computer based assignments. Autonomous learning activities to support content delivered in class. Exam revision. 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kellems, R.O., Church, D.C.. (2009), Livestock Feeds and Feeding, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 100131594753].
  • Gadd, J. (2011), Modern Pig Production – A Practical Guide to Profit, Nottingham University Press, [ISBN: 9781907184172].
  • Suivant, D., Perez, J-M., Tran, G. (2004), Tables of Composition and Nutritional Value of Feed Materials: Pigs, Poultry, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits, Horses and Fish, Wageningen Academic Publishers, [ISBN: 10907699841].
  • McDonald, Greenhalagh, Morgan, Edwards, Sinclair, Wilkinson. (2011), Animal Nutrition, 7th. [ISBN: 978-140820423].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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