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GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome message to the online teaching of the Module” Non-r-Ruminant Production”

Dear Students,

Greetings and welcome to the Module of Non-r-Ruminant Production”

In this module, you are going to study the management of Non-ruminants breeding stocks, growing and young animals of Poultry, Rabbits, and Pigs. You will also study their housing, equipment, and feeding practices. Production and management practices, livestock economics as well as health management of stock. In addition, you will learn poultry Hatchery management. It is our sincere hope you find the course interesting and very useful. We wish you success in your studies and your future.

1.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE MODULE

The Module of “Non-Ruminant Production” has 15 credits and it was designed to be taught in Bachelors of Science with Honours in Animal Production to Year 4 students

It consists of 3 components: Poultry production and Hatchery Management (1), Rabbit Production (2), and Pig Production(3). However, 8 credits are dedicated to Poultry Production, 2credits to Rabbits, and 4credits to Pig production. The materials in this module are based on a practical approach to what is routinely practice on Poultry, Rabbit, and Pig farms. In order to learn more about this module, you are expected to make reference to other sources of information like the Library, Poultry, Pig and Rabbit books signals, and the Internet. For more knowledge, you are encouraged to frequently visit nearby Poultry, Rabbit, and pig farms and offer to participate in the management aspect. This will go a long way in enriching your knowledge and developing your skills in handling Non-ruminants animals. You will also find self-assessment, assignment in the group, and exercises embedded within each unit of the module for you to do and answer. At the end of each unit, you will have a CAT and a final exam covering the whole module.

2. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:

1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of keeping Poultry, Pigs, and Rabbits and distribution around the world.
2. Recognize the problems or constraints of Poultry, Pigs and Rabbits production and propose solutions
3. Identify based on their physical appearance the different breeds of Poultry, Rabbits, and Pigs.
4. Know the guidelines on how to improve Poultry, Pigs, and Rabbits in Rwanda.
5. Explain the procedure of processing and system of marketing poultry, Rabbit, Pigs, and their products.
6. Take part in the management of Poultry, Rabbits, and Pigs from day old to point of disposal or slaughter.
7. Identify the signs, of common diseases and parasites of non- ruminants and the measures necessary for their prevention and control.
8. Understand the Nutrition of non-ruminants, their requirements, sources, and types.
9. Explain the adjustments needed in housing, the system of production, with a view to improving the productivity of these animals in Rwanda.
10. Hatchery management

3. Assessment pattern

The assessment method is summarized in the table below:

4. TEACHING TEAM