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Module Name
Module Code
Lecture Hrs
Practical Hrs
Credits
Animal Science and Production II
AGRI3003Y(5)
60
120
6

Description
Principles of managing animals in typical production systems for biological and economic sustainability: poultry (meat, eggs, other avian species); pigs; rabbits; deer; goats and sheep; beef and dairy cows. Meeting the challenge of climate change: adaptation and mitigation livestock strategies. Food chain management from primary production to consumer use. Management of disease risks. Trends and current issues related to production and consumption of animal products: meeting the needs of a global market and public concerns. Principles and their applications in the efficient and profitable production of poultry meat and eggs, and pig meat. Nutrition, housing and equipment, prevention and control of diseases, environment care and waste management. Preslaughter and postslaughter effects on meat quality and composition and hygienic practices to ensure quality and safety of carcass. Welfare considerations in farm animal production setting.
Faculty Department
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE Combination of APS & AFS
Contact Details
Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu
 

 


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