# ANSC30120
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#### Non-ruminant Animal Production (Swine & Poultry) (ANSC30120)
Subject:
: Animal Science
College:
: Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
: Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
: 3 (Degree)
Credits:
: 5
Module Coordinator:
: Professor John O'Doherty
Trimester:
: Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
: On Campus
Internship Module:
: No
How will I be graded?
: Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
This undergraduate module is designed for students specialising in Animal Science/Animal and Crop Production. It consists of two sections, focusing on swine (70%) and poultry production (30%). The course covers the pig and poultry industries at farm, national, and international levels, including their current positions and future trends. It delves into the principles of pig breeding, sow nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, boar nutrition and management, and nutrition for weaner and finisher pigs. Management practices and disease control are also discussed. The module addresses costs, returns, and factors affecting profitability in pig and poultry farming, as well as factors influencing meat quality. In the poultry section, the principles of broiler production, egg production, and turkey production are examined. This includes housing, nutrition, health management, and disease control. \
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Sustainability is integrated throughout the course, emphasising sustainable farming practices, environmental impact, and the importance of sustainable resource management in both swine and poultry production. The module prepares students to understand and apply sustainable practices to ensure the long-term viability of animal production systems.
## About this Module
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### What will I learn?
###### Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, students should be able to identify and describe major enterprises and industries related to pig and poultry production, explaining their primary functions and roles within the agricultural sector. They will be able to discuss current trends, challenges, opportunities, and sustainability issues within these industries.\
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Students will provide a comprehensive overview of pig and poultry production systems, explaining the processes and methodologies involved from breeding to market. They will discuss the application of key principles and concepts such as genetics, nutrition, housing, disease management, and sustainable practices.\
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By breaking down each system of production into its fundamental components, students will describe the role and function of each component within the system. They will evaluate the interrelationships between different components and their significance to the overall production system, including considerations for environmental impact and resource efficiency.\
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Students will conduct detailed analyses of production systems from both biological/technical and financial perspectives. They will identify and assess the strengths and weaknesses of current production systems, including sustainability metrics. Based on their analyses, they will make evidence-based recommendations for improving production efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.\
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Through gaining knowledge of key enterprises involved in pig and poultry production, students will understand the economic impact, market dynamics, and sustainability challenges of these industries. They will master the details of pig and poultry production, including breeding and genetics, nutrition and feed management, housing, environmental control, and sustainable farming practices.
### How will I learn?
###### Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
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| Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
| Lectures | 36 |
| Practical | 6 |
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| Total | 114 |
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###### Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered through face to face lectures and some small group teaching and learning classes. \
### Am I eligible to take this module?
###### Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
**Learning Requirements:**\
If you do not have the prerequisite modules listed but have equivalent modules, please contact the module co-ordinator.
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###### Module Requisites and Incompatibles
**Pre-requisite:**\
ANSC20020 - Animal Nutrition I, ANSC30010 - Animal Reproduction, ANSC30020 - Animal Breeding I, ANSC30040 - Animal Nutrition II\
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### How will I be assessed?
###### Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exam (In-person): Two hour written | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 | No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: MCQ Exam (In Person) | Week 7 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 | No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: MCQ Exam In Person | Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 | No |
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###### Carry forward of passed components
No
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### What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
| --- | --- |
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
*Please see [Student Jargon Buster](https://www.ucd.ie/students/services/ucdstudentjargonbuster/) for more information about remediation types and timing.* \
### Assessment feedback
###### Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\
###### How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
### When is this module offered?
**Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.**
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| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 09:00 - 10:50 |
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 09:00 - 09:50 |
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