Livestock Production Systems
Farming
A course by
Lincoln University
Grow your confidence in evaluating the physical and environmental factors influencing animal production systems. Understand variation in performance within and between populations of farmed livestock.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Explain livestock production system stratification
Explain the stratification of livestock production systems and inter-relationships between system components.
Discuss livestock production system differences
Discuss differences between livestock production systems and their relevance to New Zealand livestock production.
Describe population genetics principles
Describe principles of population genetics and application in livestock production systems.
What You're Signing Up For
Livestock Production Systems teaches students to evaluate physical and environmental factors affecting animal production, understand livestock system stratification, population genetics application, animal physiology including digestive, reproductive systems and mammary glands, wool characteristics, and feed requirements. This 15-credit course offers practical knowledge with some in-person activities required on campus.
Course Content
- Stratification of livestock production systems and component inter-relationships
- Differences between livestock production systems relevant to New Zealand
- Principles of population genetics and application to livestock production
- Structure and function of digestive systems, reproductive systems, and mammary glands of farmed livestock
- Factors affecting milk production and growth
- Wool characteristics and factors affecting wool production seasonally
- Calculation of seasonal feed requirements for farmed animals and relation to feed supplies
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Farming
Future employment opportunities might be
Livestock Farm Manager
Animal Production Specialist
Agricultural Technician