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ANP513Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

ANIMAL PRODUCTION RESEARCH TECHNIQUES

This course introduces students to animal production research techniques. It covers experimental designs, including Completely Randomized Design (CRD), Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), and Latin Square Design. Students will learn about artificial insemination, digestibility trials (*in vivo* and *in vitro*), and assays involving PER, NPU, and BV. The course also explores component separation methods like chromatography, electrophoresis, radioscopy, calorimetry, and spectrometry.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Animal ProductionResearch TechniquesExperimental DesignArtificial InseminationDigestibility Trials

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Experimental Designs

2

Artificial Insemination Techniques

3

Digestibility Trials

4

Protein Assays (PER, NPU, BV)

5

Chromatography

6

Electrophoresis

7

Radioscopy

8

Calorimetry

9

Spectrometry

Total Topics9 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge of animal science

Introductory statistics

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

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 Breeder

Apply your skills in this growing field

Research Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Animal Production Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Animal Feed IndustryLivestock FarmingAgricultural Research InstitutesVeterinary ServicesFood Science

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: The Design of Animal Production Research Experiments in Different Fields of Animal Science

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the importance of familiarity with animals in research.
  • •Study deductive and inductive reasoning in formulating research problems.
  • •Review the scientific methods of research: observation, experiments, hypothesis, results, and literature review.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: The Design of Animal Production Research Experiments in Different Fields of Animal Science

2 study hours
  • •Understand the basic concepts of experimental designs.
  • •Study the principles of experimental designs: replication, randomization, and local control.
  • •Learn about Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and its assumptions.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: The Design of Animal Production Research Experiments in Different Fields of Animal Science

2 study hours
  • •Examine major experimental designs and treatment comparisons.
  • •Study the methods of experimental designs, including Completely Randomized Design (CRD).
  • •Work through the example provided for CRD, including hypothesis setting and ANOVA table analysis.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: The Design of Animal Production Research Experiments in Different Fields of Animal Science

2 study hours
  • •Continue studying CRD with missing data and advantages/disadvantages.
  • •Study the Randomised Complete Block Design (RCBD) or Two-Way Classification.
  • •Understand the randomisation scheme for RCBD and work through the example provided.
Week
5

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: The Design of Animal Production Research Experiments in Different Fields of Animal Science

2 study hours
  • •Complete the study of RCBD, including missing observations.
  • •Study the Latin Square Design, its randomisation scheme, and the example provided.
  • •Understand the advantages and disadvantages of Latin Square Design.
Week
6

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: The Design of Animal Production Research Experiments in Different Fields of Animal Science

2 study hours
  • •Study the comparison of means pair wise, including Least Significant Difference (LSD) and Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT).
  • •Work through the examples provided for LSD and DMRT.
  • •Understand sampling/nested classification and factorial experiments.
Week
7

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Artificial Insemination Techniques in Animal Breeding

2 study hours
  • •Define artificial insemination and understand its advantages and disadvantages.
  • •Learn the symptoms of heat in farm animals.
  • •Study the techniques of artificial insemination in cattle, including semen collection and insemination procedure.
Week
8

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 2: Artificial Insemination Techniques in Animal Breeding

2 study hours
  • •Study the techniques of artificial insemination in swine, including semen collection and insemination procedure.
  • •Learn the techniques of artificial insemination in chickens.
  • •Review the advantages and disadvantages of artificial insemination.
Week
9

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Digestibility Trials – *In Vivo* and *In Vitro*

2 study hours
  • •Understand how digestibility trials can be conducted *in vivo*.
  • •Learn about the determination of digestion coefficients and total digestible nutrient (TDN).
  • •Work through the calculations for digestion coefficients and TDN.
Week
10

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 3: Digestibility Trials – *In Vivo* and *In Vitro*

2 study hours
  • •Understand how digestibility trials can be conducted *in vitro*.
  • •Differentiate between *in vivo* and *in vitro* digestibility trials.
  • •Review the relevance of digestibility trials in providing insight about the worth of feed materials.
Week
11

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: Assays Involving PER, NPU and BV

2 study hours
  • •Understand biological assays such as Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER).
  • •Learn how to calculate PER and its significance.
  • •Study Net Protein Utilization (NPU) and its equation.
Week
12

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 4: Assays Involving PER, NPU and BV

2 study hours
  • •Study Biological Value (BV) and its equation.
  • •Understand the conditions for accurate determination of BV.
  • •Review the importance of biological assay techniques in assessing the potency of proteins in feedstuffs.
Week
13

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 5: Separation and Characterisation of Components Involving the use of Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Radioscopy, Calorimetry and Spectrometry

2 study hours
  • •Highlight component separation methods involving chromatography, electrophoresis, radioscopy, calorimetry, and spectrophotometry.
  • •Understand the principles of chromatography and its types: liquid, gas, thin-layer, and paper chromatography.
  • •Study electrophoresis and its types: slab and capillary electrophoresis.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed concept maps linking experimental designs (CRD, RCBD, Latin Square) to their appropriate applications.

2

Practice calculating digestion coefficients and TDN using various feed composition data.

3

Review the steps involved in artificial insemination for cattle, swine, and chickens, focusing on critical timing and techniques.

4

Understand the principles behind PER, NPU, and BV assays, and be able to interpret their results in terms of protein quality.

5

Focus on the underlying principles of chromatography, electrophoresis, radioscopy, calorimetry, and spectrometry, rather than memorizing specific equipment details.

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