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:
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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
%
Practical
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
50.00%
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
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