Princinples Of Animal Production
- Agricultural Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 207 pages
- 13 units
This course introduces the principles of animal production, covering historical advances, environmental influences, and genetic considerations. It explores the roles, constraints, and strategies within animal production, emphasizing adaptation and acclimatization in tropical environments. Students will learn about livestock breeding techniques, management practices for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and rabbits, and gain insights into optimizing productivity and profitability in livestock enterprises. The course also provides practical livestock management tips applicable to various farm enterprises.
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 ANP202, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 AN OVERVIEW OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION: CONCEPTS, ROLES, CONSTRAINTS AND STRATEGIESPage 1
- UNIT 2: EFFECTS OF THE TROPICAL ENVIRONMENT ON ANIMAL PRODUCTIONPage 11
- UNIT 3: CONCEPT OF ADAPTATION AND ACCLIMATISATIONPage 20
- UNIT 4: SYSTEMS OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIONPage 35
- UNIT 5 PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES IN LIVESTOCK BREEDINGPage 42
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ANP202 · UNIT 1 AN OVERVIEW OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION: CONCEPTS, ROLES, CONSTRAINTS AND STRATEGIES
The importance of animal production to the Nigerian economy derives largely from its provision of animal protein foodstuff, employment, industrial raw materials and foreign exchange earnings, and extends to several socio-cultural roles among different societies.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the principles of animal production
- Identify the effects of tropical climate on livestock
- Apply breeding techniques for livestock improvement
- Manage cattle, sheep, and goat production
- Implement disease prevention strategies
- Evaluate livestock enterprise profitability
What it prepares you for
- Farm Manager
- Livestock Consultant
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Animal Breeder
- Poultry Farm Supervisor
- Agriculture
- Livestock Farming
- Food Production
- Animal Health
- Agribusiness
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 3: Adaptation and Acclimatisation as means of Coping with Environmental Stress
Requires understanding of complex interactions between climate variables and animal physiology.
- Module 2:
Unit 1: Livestock Breeding in the Tropical Environment
Involves understanding of genetic principles and practical application in livestock improvement.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: General Principles of Pig Production
Requires knowledge of disease symptoms, causative agents, and control measures.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: An Overview of Animal Production: Concepts, Roles, Constraints and Strategies · 2 hours
Define animal production concepts. Discuss the roles of animal production. Identify constraints and strategies for improvement.
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Effects of the Tropical Environment on Animal Production · 2 hours
Identify tropical environment characteristics. Explain direct effects of climate on animal production. Discuss indirect effects of climate.
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Adaptation and Acclimatisation as means of Coping with Environmental Stress · 2 hours
Explain adaptation and acclimatization concepts. Describe animal coping mechanisms. Discuss environmental energy balance.
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Systems of Livestock Production · 2 hours
Identify livestock production systems. Enumerate factors affecting system adoption. Appraise system integration.
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Principles and Techniques in Livestock Breeding · 2 hours
Explain animal breeding principles. Recognize heritable characters. Explain artificial insemination.
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Livestock Breeding in the Tropical Environment · 2 hours
Differentiate past and current breeding efforts. Explain crossbreeding. Recognize genetic differences.
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: General Principles of Cattle Production · 2 hours
Identify cattle breeds in Nigeria. Describe cattle management systems. List constraints to cattle production.
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: General Principles of Sheep Production · 2 hours
Describe sheep origin and distribution. Identify sheep breeds. Explain sheep production principles.
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: General Principles of Goat Production · 2 hours
Describe goat origin and distribution. Explain goat production systems. Explain goat production principles.
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 1: General Principles of Pig Production · 2 hours
Outline pig distribution and consumption. Describe pig production systems. Review pig production principles.
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 2: General Principles of Poultry Production · 2 hours
Identify poultry strains. Describe poultry production practices. Explain poultry production systems.
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 3: General Principles of Rabbit Production · 2 hours
Identify rabbit breed characteristics. Explain rabbit reproduction. Describe rabbit housing.
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 4: Livestock Management Tips · 2 hours
Recount livestock management points. Explain economic considerations. Apply management tips.
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed notes summarizing key concepts from each unit
- Practice applying management principles to different livestock species
- Review the effects of tropical climate on animal production
- Focus on understanding breeding techniques and their application
- Study disease prevention and control measures for each livestock species
Questions students ask about this course
What is ANP202 about?
This course introduces the principles of animal production, covering historical advances, environmental influences, and genetic considerations. It explores the roles, constraints, and strategies within animal production, emphasizing adaptation and acclimatization in tropical environments. Students will learn about livestock breeding techniques, management practices for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and rabbits, and gain insights into optimizing productivity and profitability in livestock enterprises. The course also provides practical livestock management tips applicable to various farm enterprises.
How many units does ANP202 have?
ANP202, Princinples Of Animal Production, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 207 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ANP202?
ANP202 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is ANP202 hard?
ANP202 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ANP202 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is ANP202 assessed?
ANP202 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with ANP202?
Farm Manager, Livestock Consultant, Agricultural Extension Officer, Animal Breeder and Poultry Farm Supervisor.