Low Carbon Livestock

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Towards a greener future 

This module will examine the challenges facing the livestock industry in relation to both reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and maintenance or improvement of livestock productivity. Challenges facing both the western and developing world will be explored along with cutting edge technologies to enhance productivity whilst reducing environmental impact. Different farming strategies will be considered in relation to biodiversity and carbon capture along with interactions with greenhouse gas emissions. The use of recycling former feeds/foods in a circular economy will also be addressed. 

Contents:

• Carbon systems and the planet
• Role of livestock in carbon emissions
• Feeds and feedings in relation to carbon
• Feed additives and enteric methane reduction
• Animal health and breeding in relation to carbon
• Manure and carbon
• Technologies to reduce and monitor carbon on farm
• Nature based carbon sequestration options
• Carbon reporting/optimisation
• Holistic options in carbon abatement

Assessments and Learning Outcomes for this module can be found HERE

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Qualifications which this Module may be Used Towards

PGCert Nuffield Farming Scholarship	Option
MSc Sustainable Agriculture	Option
MSc Agrifood Innovation	Option
MRes Agriculture	Option
MRes Agrifood Innovation	Option
Professional Doctorate in Agriculture	Option
Professional Doctorate in BioInnovation	Option

Tutors

Tutors Name
Dr Kenton Hart