Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Advanced Animal Husbandry
Code LIFE217
Coordinator Dr R MacDiarmid
Pre-Clinical Department
R.Macdiarmid@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
LIFE118  

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
LIFE341;  

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

   36

     2
PBL assessment
50
Timetable (if known) This refers to timetabled lectures
  		  This refers to PBL sessions, that includes groupwork
  		    This refers to scheduled times for summative assessments
  		 
Private Study 100
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  Semester 1  80  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  Based on 9 weeks of   Semester 1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Problem Based Learning Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 217 will include objective assessments such as MCQ and EMI, and short answer questions. Assessment 217.1 will be by staff-moderated, peer-assessment and self-assessment of individuals’ contributions to group work in PBL sessions.  

Aims
  • This module aims to develop in students:
     
    The ability to integrate knowledge of nutrition, reproduction, genetics and breeding, behaviour and welfare of domesticated animals, with an assessment of the environment;
  • Knowledge and understanding of the feeding, housing, breeding and general manage ment of several major species that are important in the animal industries;
  • The ability to transfer knowledge and general principles between species, to develop a deep understanding of animal husbandry;

  • The ability to apply knowledge and understanding in bioveterinary science and evaluate and interpret this knowledge to solve problems in veterinary science.


    • Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this module, the students should be able to:
     
    Describe the nutrition, reproduction, genetics and breeding, behaviour and welfare of a range of domesticated animals.
    Integrate the aspects of animal welfare in learning outcome 1 with environmental assessment.
    Discuss issues such as feeding, housing, breeding and management of animals of economic importance.
    Demonstrate how information on animal husbandry of one species can be applied to other species.

    Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of animal husbandry, and how this knowledge has been applied to solve problems in veterinary science.


    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture -

    This refers to timetabled lectures

    Tutorial -

    This refers to PBL sessions, that includes groupwork

    Assessment - PBL assessment

    This refers to scheduled times for summative assessments

    Syllabus
    1 

    This module will be delivered by lectures and PBL sessions.

    Reproduction and breeding

    ·         Comparative review of male and female reproductive physiology & anatomy

    ·         Fertilisation, placentation, pregnancy, parturition and neonatal physiology

    ·         Lactation

    ·         Reproductive technologies (AI, ET, pregnancy diagnosis, oestrus manipulation, controlling litter size and parturition)

    Overview of the UK livestock and horse industries

    ·         Note: beef and working dogs covered in Life118

    ·         Main production systems and products

    ·         Organisation of the industries (pyramids, stratification)

    ·         Common housing and feeding systems

    ·         Legislative aspects (passports, movement regulations)

    Integrate various husbandry aspects for complete animal management (basics covered for all species, with horse and poultry and sheep scenarios used as examples for in-depth exploration of topics)

    ·         Environment and housing

    ·         Selection, management and feeding of breeding animals

    ·         Managing newborn and growing animals for optimal production

    ·         Managing mature production animals

    ·         Managing replacement animals

    ·         Economics of various production systems and commercial establishments

    ·         Behaviour (incl. reproductive) and welfare aspects

    Recommended Texts
    Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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