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ANP511Agricultural Sciences Unitsintermediate

ANIMAL PRODUCTION RESOURCES

This course introduces students to animal production resources, focusing on feedstuffs, their nutritive value, and application in animal production. It covers the chemistry of feed nutrients, terminologies in animal nutrition, and the classification of foods. The course also explores energy and protein feeds, supplements, cereals, legumes, oilseeds, and Nigerian grasses. Additionally, it emphasizes storage and quality control of feedstuffs to enhance livestock production.

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42h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Animal NutritionFeedstuffsLivestock ProductionForagesProtein Supplements

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Animal Nutrition

2

Feed Chemistry

3

Feedstuffs Classification

4

Energy and Protein Feeds

5

Vitamins and Minerals

6

Forage and Roughages

7

Cereal Grains

8

Legumes and Oilseeds

9

Feed Storage and Quality Control

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Animal Nutritionist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Livestock Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Feed Formulator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Animal Production Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Livestock FarmingFeed ManufacturingAgricultural ResearchAnimal HealthGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Classification of Foods

3h

Unit 1: Terms and Definitions

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understand the importance of feeds in animal nutrition.
•Familiarize yourself with common terms used in animal nutrition such as nutrition, feed, feedstuff, nutrients, ration, diet, feeding, formulation, balanced diet, complete feed, basal feeds, supplement, concentrate, husks, ear of maize, cob, kernel, hulls, forage, anorexia, appetite, additive, GIT, ration formulation, feedmill, feedmillers, proximate analysis, nutrient requirements, antinutritional factors, feed microscopy, nutrition evaluation, ADF, Fiber-Crude Protein, Digestibility, Dry Matter Basis, Non-ruminants, Palatability, Ruminants, Toxicity, Rancidity, Forage, Fodder, Hay, Amino acids, Essential Amino acids, Nonessential Amino acids, Antioxidant, Biological value, Bran, Butyric acid, By-product, Cake, Carotene, Cellulose, Premix, Stover, As-fed Basis.

Week

2

Module 1: Classification of Foods

3h

Unit 2: Carbohydrates and Proteins

3 study hours

•Study the different classes of food: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water.
•Learn about the formation of carbohydrates in plants and their metabolism in animals.
•Understand the functions and classification of carbohydrates.
•Study the importance of proteins, protein quality, and types of proteins based on origin.
•Review the characteristics of animal and plant proteins and their functions.

Week

3

Module 1: Classification of Foods

3h

Unit 3: Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and Water

3 study hours

•Identify important sources of fats and lipids used in livestock feeds.
•Explain the importance of fats and lipids in animal production and their functions.
•Study the types of vitamins, minerals, and water and their effects on feed.
•Understand the classification of fats, essential fatty acids, and their functions.
•Learn about water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins, their functions, deficiencies, and sources.

Week

4

Module 2: Classification of Feeding Stuff and Feed Supplements

3h

Unit 1: Dry Forages and Roughages

3 study hours

•Describe the various food groups that animal foodstuffs are based upon.
•Enumerate the nutritional value and characteristics of forage and roughages.
•Explain the importance of forages and roughages in animal feeds.
•Understand the characteristics of dry forages and roughages, vegetation terms, and factors affecting utilization of roughages.

Week

5

Module 2: Classification of Feeding Stuff and Feed Supplements

3h

Unit 2: Energy Feeds

3 study hours

•List the important sources of energy feedstuff.
•Mention the nutritional characteristics of energy feedstuff.
•Describe various energy feedstuff such as starchy roots and tubers, sugars and syrups, and fats and oils.
•Understand the categories of energy feedstuff and their nutritional value.

Week

6

Module 2: Classification of Feeding Stuff and Feed Supplements

3h

Unit 3: Protein Supplements

3 study hours

•Define supplement and explain the nutritional characteristics of protein supplements.
•Mention examples of protein supplements from animal, plant and non-protein nitrogen sources.
•Study the major sources of protein and some common protein supplements.
•Understand the characteristics and limitations of animal and plant protein sources.

Week

7

Module 2: Classification of Feeding Stuff and Feed Supplements

3h

Unit 4: Mineral and Vitamin Supplements, Nonnutritive Additives

3 study hours

•Explain the importance of vitamins and minerals supplements.
•List vitamins and minerals supplements commonly used in livestock feed.
•Explain the importance of Nonnutritive Additives and their advantages.
•Study the factors influencing usage of feed additives and some commonly used feed additives.

Week

8

Module 3: Succulent Feed, Concentrate Feeds, Cereals, Legumes and Oil Seeds

3h

Unit 1: Succulent Feed and Concentrate Feeds

3 study hours

•Explain the meaning of succulent feeds and their role in feeding livestock.
•List the importance of concentrates and their advantages.
•Study the examples of succulent feeds and unconventional feed stuff.
•Understand the types of concentrate feeds: carbonaceous and proteinaceous.

Week

9

Module 3: Succulent Feed, Concentrate Feeds, Cereals, Legumes and Oil Seeds

3h

Unit 2: Cereals

3 study hours

•Explain the importance of cereals in animal production.
•Describe and explain common cereals such as maize, sorghum, and rice.
•Explain cereal grain by-products and their nutritional value.
•Understand the nutritional value of cereals and their limitations in animal feed.

Week

10

Module 3: Succulent Feed, Concentrate Feeds, Cereals, Legumes and Oil Seeds

3h

Unit 3: Legumes

3 study hours

•Explain the importance of legumes in animal feed.
•Highlight the nutritional quality of legumes and their limitations.
•Mention examples of some legumes such as soybeans, chick peas, and cowpeas.
•Study the types of legumes and their anti-nutritional factors.

Week

11

Module 3: Succulent Feed, Concentrate Feeds, Cereals, Legumes and Oil Seeds

3h

Unit 4: Oil Seeds

3 study hours

•Explain the meaning of oilseeds and highlight their importance.
•Describe oilseed cakes and meals and their processing methods.
•Understand the factors to consider in oilseed meals and their nutritional value.
•Study the examples of oil seeds and their cakes and meals.

Week

12

Module 4: Nutritive Values of Some Nigerian Grasses, Storage and Quality Control of Feedstuff

3h

Unit 1: Chemistry and Nutritive Values of Some Nigerian Grasses

3 study hours

•Explain the role of grasses in ruminant nutrition.
•Understand the nutritional quality of grasses and their limitations.
•Study some important Nigerian grass species and their characteristics.
•Learn about the quality problems of tropical grasses and their impact on animal nutrition.

Week

13

Module 4: Nutritive Values of Some Nigerian Grasses, Storage and Quality Control of Feedstuff

3h

Unit 2: Storage and Quality Control of Feeding Stuffs and Forage

3 study hours

•Explain the importance of storage in feedstuff and forage.
•Describe quality control of feedstuff and forages.
•Describe the types of processing methods and their impact on feed quality.
•List common processing methods for roughage and understand the concepts of toxicity and additives and residues.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas where you had difficulties.

2

Create detailed notes for each unit, summarizing key concepts and definitions.

3

Practice feed formulation exercises from Units 5-7 to reinforce practical skills.

4

Develop flashcards for important terms and definitions covered in Units 1-3.

5

Focus on understanding the nutritional characteristics of different feedstuffs (Units 8-12).

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 macro and micro nutrient concepts.

7

Practice identifying common Nigerian grasses and their nutritive values from Unit 13 weekly.

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