Livestock Production Science
Apply to Be a StudentRelease Date: Each May
Professional Accreditation: 6 Basis points
Lead Organisation: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
An introduction and overview of livestock production systems
The focus of this module is on how to increase the efficiency of both intensive and extensive livestock production systems. It draws upon research within IBERS and elsewhere and will cover topics including: the growth and development of livestock, parasitology, reproductive technologies, precision livestock farming technologies, disease epidemiology and livestock performance and welfare.
Contents:
- The challenges faced by livestock production
- Precision Livestock and Data Processing
- Nutrition
- Health
- Welfare
- Reproduction and fertility
- Product Quality
- Environment
- Business Management
- Growth and development of livestock animals
- Case studies
Assessments and Learning Outcomes for this module can be found HERE
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80% funding availalable for eligible students |
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Qualifications which this Module may be Used Towards
| PGCert Nuffield Farming Scholarship | Option |
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| PGCert Livestock Science | Core |
| 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
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| Dr David Cutress |
Testimonials
The course is well structured, and the tutor was very helpful throughout, with prompt responses to any questions, this helped with feeling involved in the module and not just like I was studying via distance learning. It really opened my eyes to other aspects of the industry and current research.