ANIMAL NUTRITION, TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY - 2017/8

Module code: BMS2054

Module provider

School of Biosciences and Medicine

Module Leader

HOLLANDS TH Dr (Vet Med)

Number of Credits

ECTS Credits

7.5

Framework

FHEQ Level 5

JACs code

D327

Module cap (Maximum number of students)

N/A

Module Availability

Semester 2

Overall student workload

Workshop Hours: 9

Independent Study Hours: 109

Lecture Hours: 30

Tutorial Hours: 1

Assessment pattern

Assessment type	Unit of assessment	Weighting
Coursework	500 WORD ABSTRACT AND 1000 WORD LAY ARTICLE	40
Oral exam or presentation	PRESENTATION	40
Coursework	MCQ	20

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

IN TAKING THIS MODULE, YOU CANNOT IN THE SAME YEAR TAKE BMS2069

Module overview

In this module you will study the essential micro and macronutrients for animals and understand how feedstuff is evaluated. You will also study the different forms of forage that are available and how they influence feed consumption. Furthermore, you will study the species specific anatomical and physiological differences relevant to animal nutrition. Using lab based ration programmes, you will be able to apply your knowledge to formulate diets across the species. The module will also introduce the basic principles of veterinary toxicology and veterinary pharmacology and how these influence companion animal and commercial livestock production. A 2 hr gut dissection will be provided for students.

Module aims

Provide an overview of the principles of animal nutrition, toxicology and pharmacology

Learning outcomes

		Attributes Developed
001	Describe the species specific anatomical and physiological differences relevant to animal nutrition	KT
002	Identify the essential micro and macronutrients for animals	KCT
003	Explain how feedstuff is evaluated and discuss standards applied for animal growth through the lifecycle	KCT
004	Competently handle a range of companion and livestock animal species	KP
005	Safely handle animals in order to fat score (body condition score) as part of the process for taking nutritional histories
006	Describe the forms of forage and how they influence feed consumption	K
007	Explain the principles of veterinary toxicology	KCT
008	Explain the principles of veterinary pharmacology	K
009	Evaluate considerations relating to animal-specific nutrition and feeding	CT
010	Take nutritional histories and advise basic diets for a number of species
011	Evaluate considerations relating to toxicology and pharmacology in animals	CT
012	Work independently demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time management	PT
013	Communicate effectively orally and in written work	PT
014	Participate in group discussions and on group assignments	PT
015	Investigate and analyse problems	CT
016	Integrate numerical & non-numerical information	CT
017	Identify feedstuffs	KP
018	Use ration and feed evaluation programmes	KCP

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Module content

Indicative content includes:

Topic

•             Introduction & Macronutrients

•             Vitamins

•             Minerals

•             Digestive anatomy & physiology: ruminants & nonruminants

•             Feedstuff evaluation: digestibility, energy, protein

•             Forage: forms, intake & feed consumption

•             Feeding patterns: daily rhythms and behaviour

•             Feed additives: growth & immune boosting, antimicrobial

•             Feeding standards: maintenance & growth, reproduction/lactation

•             The use of computer programmes in animal nutrition

•             Nutrition & feeding cattle & sheep

•             Nutrition, feeding & health of poultry

•             Equine nutrition

•             Nutrition for companion animals (dogs, cats)

•             Assessment: Individual presentation

•             Antimicrobials – veterinary considerations – to include resistance, withdrawal times

•             Antiparasitics – ectoparasites and helminths - to include resistance, withdrawal times

•             Growth promoters – to include rationale, problems, types of drug used

•             Doping – horses and other species

•             Basic principles of toxicology – acute vs chronic, eating habits, role of metabolism, principles of therapy

•             Agrochemical poisoning – herbicides, insecticides

•             Food toxicology; a veterinary perspective

•             In-class test MCQ

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:

Develop independent thinking and analytical skills. Furthermore, the teaching and learning strategy aims to develop written and oral presentations skills.

The learning and teaching methods include:

Lectures – 30.5hrs

Presentations – 4hrs

Independent learning - 97hrs

Self directed learning 5.5hrs

Workshops 4hrs

In-class test MCQs 2hrs

Practical animal handling 7hrs

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate

A detailed knowledge of the nutrition of companion and livestock species and appreciate the principles of veterinary pharmacology and toxicology.

Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:

Written work – Deadline teaching week 7

Presentation - Deadline teaching week 10 &11

In-class test MCQ - Deadline teaching week 11

Formative assessment and feedback

Short tests will be used to asess the students progress throughout the module.

A pre presentation and essay training session will be available

Reading list

Reading list for ANIMAL NUTRITION, TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY : http://aspire.surrey.ac.uk/modules/bms2054

Programmes this module appears in

Programme	Semester	Classification	Qualifying conditions
Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)	2	Optional	A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Food Science and Microbiology BSc (Hons)	2	Optional	A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Nutrition and Food Science BSc (Hons)	2	Optional	A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Nutrition BSc (Hons)	2	Optional	A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module
Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons)	2	Compulsory	A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2017/8 academic year.