Livestock Production Science
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Examine the scientific principles of nutrition, reproduction, growth, animal welfare, and health as they apply to livestock production systems, including assessing genetic potential for productivity in herds and flocks.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University, Lincoln
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Application of livestock production principles
Explain the relevance and application of key principles underlying successful livestock production systems.
Information extraction and evaluation
Extract and evaluate information from discussion and literature and apply it to problem-solving in animal production science.
Critical analysis in livestock systems
Demonstrate critical thinking by analysing and integrating new information into your understanding of issues in livestock production.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides an in-depth study of livestock production science. Students will learn to determine genetic productivity in animal groups and understand key scientific principles—nutrition, reproduction, growth, health, and animal welfare—as applied to contemporary animal production systems. The course develops skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, applying scientific knowledge to real agricultural contexts, and understanding the wider social and political roles of agriculture.
Course Content
- Genetic productivity in livestock (flocks and herds)
- Scientific principles of animal nutrition
- Reproduction in animal production systems
- Growth and development of livestock
- Animal welfare and health
- Application of scientific knowledge to animal production systems
- Problem-solving and critical evaluation in animal production
What you need to know first
Animal Science, ANSC-105
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Animal Science
Farming
Future employment opportunities might be
Livestock production specialist
Farm manager
Agricultural consultant
Animal nutritionist
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