Course overview
The Organic and Low Input Ruminant Production course examines the concepts behind ruminant production in a low input or organic system. It considers alternative methods of production, from unique forages and sward mixtures to interesting animal breeds that could provide a more tailored product for niche markets. The course will also look at natural methods of disease control that can be adopted by low input or organic systems.
This course is an optional module in the MSc Sustainable and Efficient Food Production
The module is delivered by Aberystwyth University, entirely online through distance learning.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and standards of low-input/organic ruminant farming systems.
- Critically assess different feed/forage systems in relation to their viability for low input/organic ruminant farming systems.
- Apply methodologies used to determine on-farm nutrient and energy flow.
- Appraise different low-input/organic ruminant farming systems and markets.
- Additional Course Information
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Areas covered will include:
- Overview of production systems
- Low input markets
- Nutrition in low input systems
- Home grown feeds
- Nutrient flow
- Rotation management
- Breeding
- Disease control and positive welfare/health approaches
- Ruminants in mixed farming systems
- The future for low input farming
Key facts
Course Dates
June to September
Type/Duration
14 weeks
Entry Requirements
Graduate level or relevant experience
Credits
20
Cost
£750.00
Fee info
From £750
IFST Membership
Your course enrolment also entitles you to one year of free membership to the IFST (Institute of Food, Science and Technology).
CQFW Level
7
Course Provider
Aberystwyth University
Provider Reference Number
BDM7520
Course Arrangements
Full joining instructions will be confirmed by the course provider.
Course Location
Aberystwyth University, Online
Cohort
AFTP Cohort
Course Logistics
Our distance learning modules are designed to be flexible and most of our participants work full time at the same time as studying for 10 to 15 per week, for each 20 credit module. Blocks of modules are delivered with start dates in January, May and September, with most modules offered once each year.
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