Ruminant Nutrition
Country
Ireland
Partner
NUID UCD
Issuing institution
Teagasc
Programme Title
Ruminant Nutrition
EQF level
5
ECTS
10
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
By the end of this course students will be able to: specify suitable diets for livestock depending on their nutrient requirements,
understand the impact nutrition on efficency of production
appraise ingredients for use in ruminant diets.
LOs Assessment
Examination – Theory 70%
Assignment 20%
Examination – Practical 10%
Form of participation (online, in person)
In-person
Recognition procedure
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive an NFQ level 6 component cerificate in Ruminant Nutrition.
Duration
8 days
This Level 6 Certificate in Ruminant Nutrition has been designed to develop students understanding of the factors affecting ruminant digestion. This course is suitable for anyone providing advice on ruminant nutrition, working in the feed industry or operating as a commercial ruminant nutritonist.
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