Non Ruminant Animal Production
- Agricultural Sciences
- 700 level
- 3 credit units
- 124 pages
- 6 units
This course provides a comprehensive overview of non-ruminant animal production, focusing on poultry, piggery, and rabbitary management in Nigeria. It explores the origin, domestication, breeds, feeding practices, housing, and disease control methods specific to these animals. Students will gain practical knowledge of processing, marketing, and storage techniques for non-ruminant animal products, preparing them for careers in animal production and related fields.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of AEM723, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AEM723 · UNIT 1:
Domestication brings about an entirely different animal species which becomes naturally accustomed to living among human in a beneficial relationship. Domestication can be defined as hereditary re-organization of wild into domesticated form. It is entirely different from taming.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the origin, domestication, and distribution of non-ruminant animals.
- Identify different breeds and management practices of non-ruminant animals.
- Describe various production systems for non-ruminant animals.
- Explain disease control, processing, and marketing methods for non-ruminant farm animals.
- Identify different equipment and housing options for non-ruminant animals.
What it prepares you for
- Livestock Farm Manager
- Poultry Production Specialist
- Swine Production Technician
- Rabbitry Manager
- Animal Nutritionist
- Agriculture
- Animal Production
- Food Processing
- Livestock Management
- Agribusiness
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Management, Feeding and Disease of Monogastric
Unit 1: Definitions and Classifications of Feedstuffs
Understanding the different types of poultry diseases, their causes, symptoms, and prevention methods requires memorization and application of knowledge.
- Module 3: Management, Feeding and Disease of Monogastric
Unit 1: Definitions and Classifications of Feedstuffs
The complex interactions between environmental conditions, stress, and various microorganisms in swine diseases require critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Importance, Domestication and Origin of Monogastric Animal
Unit 1: Importance, Domestication and Origin of Monogastric Animal · 2 hours
Read the introduction to understand the importance of poultry, swine, and rabbits in Nigeria.. Study the origin and domestication processes of these animals.. Identify the various importance of monogastric animals: acceptability, protein source, experimental animals, etc.. Reflect on the distribution of monogastric animals in Nigeria..
- Week 2Module 2: Breeds of Poultry, Pigs and Rabbits
Unit 1: Different Breeds of Poultry, Pigs and Rabbits · 3 hours
Explore the different breeds of poultry, focusing on egg-laying capabilities, meat production, and ornamental uses.. Study the characteristics of breeds like Ameraucana, Ancona, and Australorp.. Examine the breeds of pigs, including Berkshire, Hampshire, and Large White, noting their origins and traits.. Investigate rabbit breeds such as Alaskan, American Chinchilla, and American Fuzzy Lop, considering their uses and physical attributes..
- Week 3Module 3: Management, Feeding and Disease of Monogastric
Unit 1: Definitions and Classifications of Feedstuffs · 3 hours
Understand the importance of feedstuffs in animal production and their impact on productivity.. Study the feeding requirements of poultry, swine, and rabbits, considering environmental factors.. Examine the energy and crude protein requirements for pigs at different life stages.. Learn about essential amino acids and their roles in pig nutrition..
- Week 4Module 3: Management, Feeding and Disease of Monogastric
Unit 1: Definitions and Classifications of Feedstuffs · 3 hours
Study the effects of house temperature on growth and feed consumption of broilers.. Learn about alternative energy sources and industrial by-products used in pig diets.. Understand the digestive system of pigs and factors affecting digestion.. Explore the different types of feed for rabbits: concentrates and roughages..
- Week 5Module 3: Management, Feeding and Disease of Monogastric
Unit 1: Definitions and Classifications of Feedstuffs · 3 hours
Study the common poultry diseases, their causes, symptoms, and prevention methods.. Learn about bacterial diseases like fowl typhoid and fowl cholera, and viral diseases like Newcastle disease.. Understand the importance of vaccination and sanitation in disease control.. Explore parasitic diseases like coccidiosis and their treatment..
- Week 6Module 3: Management, Feeding and Disease of Monogastric
Unit 1: Definitions and Classifications of Feedstuffs · 3 hours
Study the common swine diseases, their causes, symptoms, and prevention methods.. Learn about bacterial diseases like swine erysipelas and anthrax, and viral diseases like African swine fever.. Understand the importance of biosecurity measures in disease control.. Explore parasitic diseases like roundworms and tapeworms, and their treatment..
- Week 7Module 3: Management, Feeding and Disease of Monogastric
Unit 1: Definitions and Classifications of Feedstuffs · 3 hours
Study the common rabbit diseases, their causes, symptoms, and prevention methods.. Learn about pasteurellosis and enteritis, and their impact on rabbit production.. Understand the importance of quarantine and good management practices in disease control.. Explore diseases like ear canker and sore hocks, and their treatment..
- Week 8Module 6: Housing and Equipment of Monogastric Animals
Unit 1: Housing and equipment of Monogastric animals · 2 hours
Understand the importance of proper housing for poultry, swine, and rabbits.. Study the housing requirements for different classes of rabbits.. Explore the various types of equipment used in monogastric animal farming.. Learn about automation equipment, brooding equipment, and cooling equipment..
- Week 9Module 4: Processing, Marketing and Storage Monogastric Products
Unit 1: Processing, Marketing and Storage Monogastric Products · 2 hours
Study the importance of processing poultry products to extend shelf life and improve marketability.. Learn about the traditional and modern methods of processing chicken.. Understand the importance of egg grading and packing.. Explore the marketing problems faced by poultry farmers..
- Week 10Module 4: Processing, Marketing and Storage Monogastric Products
Unit 1: Processing, Marketing and Storage Monogastric Products · 2 hours
Study the transport and slaughter procedures for pigs.. Learn about the different methods of stunning pigs.. Understand the importance of meat hygiene and inspection.. Explore the different marketing channels for pigs..
- Week 11Module 4: Processing, Marketing and Storage Monogastric Products
Unit 1: Processing, Marketing and Storage Monogastric Products · 2 hours
Study the processing and marketing of rabbit products.. Learn about the different methods of killing and defurring rabbits.. Understand the importance of proper nutrition for lactating does.. Explore the management practices for raising healthy rabbits..
- Week 12Final Revision
Review: Modules 1 & 2 · 3 hours
Review Module 1: Importance, Domestication and Origin of Monogastric Animal. Review Module 2: Breeds of Poultry, Pigs and Rabbits. Focus on key concepts and definitions related to origin, domestication and breeds..
- Week 13Final Revision
Review: Modules 3, 4 & 6 · 3 hours
Review Module 3: Management, Feeding and Disease of Monogastric. Review Module 4: Processing, Marketing and Storage Monogastric Products. Review Module 6: Housing and Equipment of Monogastric Animals. Focus on key concepts related to feeding, disease, housing and equipment..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key concepts and definitions.
- Develop flashcards for different breeds of poultry, pigs, and rabbits, including their characteristics and uses.
- Practice solving problems related to feeding and nutritional requirements, such as calculating feed rations.
- Review disease prevention and control methods, focusing on specific diseases and their symptoms.
- Create diagrams of different housing and equipment options, noting their advantages and disadvantages.
- Practice mock exam questions, focusing on application of knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Questions students ask about this course
What is AEM723 about?
This course provides a comprehensive overview of non-ruminant animal production, focusing on poultry, piggery, and rabbitary management in Nigeria. It explores the origin, domestication, breeds, feeding practices, housing, and disease control methods specific to these animals. Students will gain practical knowledge of processing, marketing, and storage techniques for non-ruminant animal products, preparing them for careers in animal production and related fields.
How many units does AEM723 have?
AEM723, Non Ruminant Animal Production, has 6 units across 5 modules, over 124 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AEM723?
AEM723 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AEM723 hard?
AEM723 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does AEM723 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 6 units.
How is AEM723 assessed?
AEM723 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with AEM723?
Livestock Farm Manager, Poultry Production Specialist, Swine Production Technician, Rabbitry Manager and Animal Nutritionist.