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On completion of this module students should be able to:Clearly and concisely explain the derivation of the total merit index for dairy cattle in Ireland and how it can be used in a herd breeding programme to maximise genetic gain; Understand the consequences of application of crossbreeding to the Irish dairy industry;Describe how molecular tools, with particular emphasis on genomic selection, can be utilised in national and herd breeding programmes;Outline a comprehensive management programme for cows and heifers in seasonal-calving herds to maximise fertility at subsequent breeding;Describe various targets for fertility measurements, and have a thorough understanding of how to achieve these targets;Describe the principle disorders that negatively impact herd reproductive performance (e.g. anoestrus, uterine infections), know how to identify cows within a herd at risk of these disorders, and outline therapeutic strategies to minimize their impact; Understand synchrony programmes for cows and heifers. Examine herd fertility performance by using fertility records to identify problem areas and identifying strategies for improvement.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 10 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 10 |
Practical | 5 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 5 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Final Examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 65 |
Continuous Assessment: Short questionnaires throughout the Semester | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 35 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Donagh Berry | Tutor |