This blended course seeks to address the nutrition of ruminants with particular reference to forage utilization. Factors affecting forage utilization and methods of forage utilization, including hay and silage production and feeding will be highlighted. Pasture management including grazing, other methods of utilization, use of new technology such as electric and virtual fencing as tools to improve nutrition and management. The role of forage and multipurpose tree crops in ruminant production systems and socio-environmental issues relating to livestock production will be addressed. Finally, the course will also include production and utilization schedule of selected forages, fodder budgeting and utilization of forages by non-ruminants.
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Faculty of Food and Agriculture
Contributing Countries Cost (including Compulsory Fees): TTD 2840.00
Non-Contributing Countries Tuition: USD 1160.00
Non-Contributing Countries Compulsory Fees: TTD 500.00
- Pre-Requisites: A Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
- Course Credits: 4
- Assessment: 100% Coursework
- Duration: Lectures: September – December 2026
- Lecture Time: Tuesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Lectures: Online