Course Code: 667 0003

Course Title: Developing and monitoring of livestock production systems

College: RVC

Course Director: Christine Thuranira-McKeever

Course Description: This course will adopt a farming systems approach to permit you to place livestock production within the context of the utilisation of resources. This will allow a critical consideration of appropriate husbandry for different animals in diverse environmental and socio-economic conditions. Subject areas covered include: An introduction to farming systems; Details of major livestock production systems; Developing and monitoring of functioning livestock systems with farmers, including organic farming; Environmental, welfare and breeding issues in sustainable livestock husbandry.

Assessment: Exam 80% - 1 Written Assignment 20%

Course Credit: All RVC 240-hr Short Courses offer transfer of credit to RVC Certificate, Diploma or Masters-level programmes within 4 years of completion

Course Study Hours/Duration: 240 hrs over 35 weeks

Schedule of Availability: The study period is between Feb - Oct. For enrolment, all RVC short courses are available throughout the year on a rolling enrolment basis. However, 240-hr courses have exams to be taken in Oct each year

Delivery Mechanisms: Print; Online VLE (optional)

Cost: £1,295

How to apply: To enquire about applying for this course, or for any other information, please contact the Course Administrator using the online Enquiry Form below