Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module the students should be able to:
Clearly and concisely explain the key success indicators of pasture based milk production and develop the techniques to critically evaluate the technical efficiency of a grass-based dairy farm;
Competently understand and apply a variety of modern grazing management technologies throughout the grazing season to achieve high animal performance;
Describe the nutritional status of a dairy herd at a point in time and accurately project the change in feed supply for that herd over time;
Understand and evaluate the nutrient efficiency of a dairy farm system, identify soil fertility limitations and potential mitigation strategies where poor nutrient efficiency is observed.