Physical measures of animal performance. Physiological mechanisms, anatomic and morphological constraints. Intrinsic factors nutritional, reproduction, health, welfare. Extrinsic factors – – husbandry, management, economic and legislative. Species-specific performance data base information. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Providing background knowledge and Lecture 20 understanding Seminar 20 discussions / Healthy Livestock seminars Practical Classes and Workshops 15 Monitored focus farm/group workshops Autonomous work (with industry and / tutor Guided Independent study 145 where applicable) (NB: 1 credit = 10 or learning; 10 credits = 100 Total 200 hours, etc) to Weighting Name Category Element Component Component Comments objectives include links learning Exam 100% ALO 2 and 3 E1 Total = 100% Written exam % T_ Total = 100% Essay 100% Managing Animal Performance - Coursework C1 Total = 100% ALO 1 and 4 % Practical P_ Total = 100% Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Paul Ward 26/08/16 Jurie Intachat 26/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Brambell, F. R. W. (1965) Report of the technical committee to enquire into the welfare of animals kept under intensive livestock husbandry systems. Command Paper: 2386. Crettenand, J., Moll, J. Mosconi, C. and Wegmann, S. (2002) Performance Recording of Animals: State of the Art 20the Art 2002. EAAP Publication No. 107. Proceedings of the 33rd Biennial session of ICAR, Interlaken, Switzeland May 26 31, 2002. – The Animal Welfare Act. Available at: www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/ Frandson, R. D. (1982) Anatomy and physiology of farm animals. Lipincott, Williams and Wilkins Piliner, S. and Davies, Z. (1996) Equine science, health and performance. Oxford: Blackwell Ltd. Robinson, D. (1997) Animal physiology: animal performance. Milton Keynes; Open University Worldwide. Business School (2012) Farm business management digest south west England. Callington. – Rural Business School, Duchy College. JOURNALS
Physical measures of animal performance. Physiological mechanisms, anatomic and morphological constraints. Intrinsic factors – nutritional, reproduction, health, welfare. Extrinsic factors – husbandry, management, economic and legislative. Species-specific performance data base information. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 20 Providing background knowledge and understanding Seminar 20 discussions / Healthy Livestock seminars Practical Classes and Workshops 15 Monitored focus farm/group workshops Guided Independent study 145 Autonomous work (with industry and / tutor where applicable) Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 Exam 100% Total = 100% ALO 2 and 3 T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 Essay 100% Total = 100% Managing Animal Performance - ALO 1 and 4 Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Paul Ward Date: 26/08/16 Approved by: Jurie Intachat Date: 26/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: Brambell, F. R. W. (1965) Report of the technical committee to enquire into the welfare of animals kept under intensive livestock husbandry systems. Command Paper: 2386. Crettenand, J., Moll, J. Mosconi, C. and Wegmann, S. (2002) Performance Recording of Animals: State of the Art 20the Art 2002. EAAP Publication No. 107. Proceedings of the 33rd Biennial session of ICAR, Interlaken, Switzeland May 26 – 31, 2002. The Animal Welfare Act. Available at: www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/ Frandson, R. D. (1982) Anatomy and physiology of farm animals. Lipincott, Williams and Wilkins Piliner, S. and Davies, Z. (1996) Equine science, health and performance. Oxford: Blackwell Ltd. Robinson, D. (1997) Animal physiology: animal performance. Milton Keynes; Open University Worldwide. Business School (2012) Farm business management digest – south west England. Callington. Rural Business School, Duchy College. JOURNALS
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