Department of Food Production

SEMESTER: 1 

COURSE TITLE: ADVANCED NON-RUMINANT PRODUCTION

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 4

PREREQUISITE: NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This blended course covers the structure of the Non-Ruminant industry in CARICOM countries, with emphasis on production. Further, species of commercial importance will be reviewed. Management practices including: Physiology; breeds and breeding; health maintenance; nutrition and feeding; housing and waste management will also be examined. Additionally, the topics, record maintenance, handling, processing and marketing of non-ruminant products will also be covered.

Assessment:

Coursework 70%

Final examination 30%