Ruminant Nutrition

Code School Level Credits Semesters
BIOS4084 Biosciences 4 15 Autumn UK
Code
BIOS4084
School
Biosciences
Level
4
Credits
15
Semesters
Autumn UK

Summary

This module considers, with respect to ruminants:
· Digestive physiology and metabolism; rumen microbiology; voluntary feed intake
· International comparison of feed evaluation and nutrient requirement systems
· Diet formulation for ruminants in different physiological states (maintenance, growth, pregnancy, lactation)
· Feed supply and management in a range of global ruminant production systems and environments
· Implications of nutrition for feed efficiency, product quality, fertility, health, welfare, and environmental impacts and other topics as deemed appropriate to the module content.

Target Students

Students registered for MSc/PGDipin Animal Nutrition.

Classes

Lectures, seminars, practicals and spreadsheet exercises

Assessment

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

To provide an understanding of the underlying science and application of ruminant nutrition. To enhance students' knowledge and understanding of ruminant physiology, nutrition and management in such a manner as to allow them to analyse critically feed supply in relation to requirements and potential responses. To demonstrate through coursework and/or examination an understanding of the factors that influence nutrient supply and the potential for manipulating metabolic processes through nutrient supply in production systems for the commercially important species.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.