APMA513-Livestock Nutrition and Feeding- CPD

Module Provider: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Caroline Rymer
Email: c.rymer@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This distance learning module considers the nutrient requirements of farmed livestock, and the challenges and opportunities associated with meeting these requirements.  Using a series of interactive, online sessions and discussions, it examines the systems for determining the requirements of farmed livestock, the means by which feeds are characterised to estimate nutrient supply, and the role of the feed industry in supplying balanced diets for farmed livestock. 

Aims:

To provide a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the opportunities and constraints associated with optimising the health and performance of farmed livestock through nutrition.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the role of feed and nutrition in the maintenance of livestock health and performance


• Critically appraise the challenges and opportunities that face the livestock feed industry

Additional outcomes:

• Demonstrate an ability to formulate diets for different classes of livestock


• Use appropriate tools to identify reliable information and literature on a given topic


• Communicate research findings clearly

Outline content:

Topics within this module will include:

• Nutrition requirements for livestock


• Livestock feeds and feed characterisation


• Feed manufacture and safety

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Each topic will be introduced with some interactive online material and downloadable materials.  There will be a series of online discussions and exercises to support learning.  

Summative assessment- Examinations:

There is no assessment on this module.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

There is no assessment on this module.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

There is no assessment on this module.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

There is no assessment on this module.

Reassessment arrangements:

There is no assessment on this module.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 30 July 2021