Module Title:Pig and Poultry Production
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Formal lectures will be complemented by case studies of pig and poultry farms and where possible, site visits. Classroom activities will focus on the key performance indicators underpinning both the conventional and organic productions systems. While the case studies will be used to enhance the students learning giving practical examples of how pig and poultry units operate.
Module Aim: This module aims to advance the students learnings in pig and poultry production in conventional and organic systems. Students will learn about the management principles that apply to: Egg production in conventional and organic systems Poultry meat production in conventional and organic systems including pasture reared poultry systems Pig production in conventional and organic production systems Direct marketing of organic product
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate a knowledge of pig production in conventional and organic systems
LO2 Demonstrate a knowledge of poultry meat production in conventional and organic systems
LO3 Demonstrate a knowledge of egg production in conventional and organic systems
LO4 Be capable of appraising the various marketing opportunities that exist for pig and poultry farms
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
10784 AGRI C1701 Animal Production in Organic Farming
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Students should have studied an Animal Production module prior to taking this module.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Pig production systems
Learners will be exposed to conventional and organic pig production systems including methods for achieving the key performance indicators for these enterprises. Lectures will be complemented by guest lecturers and where possible field visits which will focus on how various management strategies are implemented at farm level. These will include biosecurity, outdoor rearing of pigs, reproductive management of the sow, feed conversion efficiency at herd level and new and emerging trends in pig production.
Poultry production for meat
Learners will be exposed to conventional and organic poultry meat production systems including methods for achieving the key performance indicators for these enterprises. Lectures will be complemented by guest lecturers and where possible field visits which will focus on how various management strategies are implemented at farm level. These will include biosecurity, free range and grass fed poultry systems, feed efficiency in poultry units, duck meat production and new and emerging technologies in poultry meat production. The learner will also gain an appreciation of the processing and marketing of poultry meat.
Egg production
Learners will be exposed to conventional and organic egg production systems including methods for achieving the key performance indicators for these enterprises. Lectures will be complemented by guest lecturers and where possible field visits which will focus on how various management strategies are implemented at farm level. These will include biosecurity, free range and pasture based egg production, duck egg production, management of the seasonal nature of egg laying birds, feed conversion efficiency at flock level and new and emerging trends in egg production. The learner will also gain an appreciation of the processing and marketing of eggs and egg based products
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Written Report Students will complete reports on the outcomes of guest lecturers and / or field visits 1,2,3,4 25.00 n/a
Case Studies students will be asked to write reports on the case studies presented during the lectures. 1,2,3,4 25.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Terminal examination 1,2,3,4 50.00 End-of-Semester
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Written Report Students will complete reports on the outcomes of guest lecturers and / or field visits 1,2,3,4 25.00 n/a
Case Studies students will be asked to write reports on the case studies presented during the lectures. 1,2,3,4 25.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Terminal Examination 1,2,3,4 50.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Lecturer Supervised Learning 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Independent Learning 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Total Hours 72.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Lecturer Supervised Learning 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Independent Learning Time 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Total Hours 72.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_SWOAG_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Organic Agriculture 8 Group Elective 3