Small Ruminant Production
ANSI207 P1 (38L-15T-24P-0S-35H-38R-0F-0G-10A-15W-16C)
Prerequisite Modules: BIOL101.
Aim: To enable students to learn how to manage and solve problems in sheep and goat production.
Content: Economic factors influencing management decisions in small ruminants. Functions, breeds, production systems, feeding behaviour, mating systems, reproductive management, genetic improvement, challenges, health and welfare of small ruminants.
Practicals: Farm visits.
Assessment: Assignments, practical reports and tests (50%), 3 h exam (50%).
DP Requirement: Not applicable
- Teacher: Mduduzi Base (224197320)
- Teacher: Ntuthuko Raphael Mkhize
