This course introduces analytical techniques for animal production, covering artificial insemination, semen evaluation, and storage. It explores digestibility trials, both in vivo and in vitro, for feed resource assessment. The course also examines biological assays, including PER, NPU, AD, and BV, alongside separation and characterization techniques like chromatography, electrophoresis, radio-isotopy, manometry, colorimetry, and spectrometry. Enzyme determination, preparation, and purification are also discussed.
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Knowledge and skills recommended for success
Basic knowledge of animal biology
Introductory chemistry
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Review definitions and applications of artificial insemination techniques (Units 1-5).
Practice calculations related to digestibility trials and biological assays (Units 6-9).
Create diagrams illustrating chromatography and electrophoresis techniques (Unit 10).
Understand the principles of radio-isotopy and manometry with examples (Unit 11).
Familiarize yourself with the components and applications of spectrometry and colorimetry (Unit 12).
Outline the steps involved in enzyme extraction and purification (Unit 13).
Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas of weakness.