Module Details
Module Code: |
NUTR C2703 |
Module Title:
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Animal Nutrition_Semesterisation
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Title:
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Animal Nutrition
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Stephen Whelan
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Module Author:: |
Stephen Whelan
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Practical | 60.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Formal lectures covering the theory of nutritional management of farmed animals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Practicals |
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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 |
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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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Kellems, R.O., Church, D.C.. (2009), Livestock Feeds and Feeding, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 100131594753].
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Gadd, J. (2011), Modern Pig Production – A Practical Guide to Profit, Nottingham University Press, [ISBN: 9781907184172].
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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].
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McDonald, Greenhalagh, Morgan, Edwards, Sinclair, Wilkinson. (2011), Animal Nutrition, 7th. [ISBN: 978-140820423].
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Other Resources |
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Journal of Dairy Science,
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Animal Feed Science and Technology,
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Animal,
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Farmers Journal.
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