Cambridge IGCSE Agriculture — Livestock Anatomy and Physiology

Led by Robert Bakewell Simulacrum

The livestock physiology module of IGCSE Agriculture — ruminant and non-ruminant digestion compared, and mammalian farm animal reproduction from fertilisation to weaning. Taught by Robert Bakewell Simulacrum.

1. Module 6

   Livestock Anatomy and Physiology: Digestion and Reproduction

   Led by Robert Bakewell Simulacrum

   The question

   Why can a cow thrive on pasture that would starve a pig? And what does the farmer need to understand about reproduction to manage a herd or flock effectively? Robert Bakewell Simulacrum covers the four-chambered ruminant stomach (rumen, reticulum, omasum, abomasum), the microbial fermentation that makes cellulose digestion possible, and the simpler monogastric system of pigs and poultry — then turns to the reproductive cycle, fertilisation and birth of a named farm mammal, and the physiology of colostrum, lactation and weaning.

   Outcome

   The student can describe and compare ruminant and non-ruminant digestion; and describe the reproductive system, fertilisation, birth, colostrum, lactation and weaning of a named farm mammal. (Module 6 — Livestock Anatomy and Physiology)

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 6.1 Ruminant Digestion Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 6.2 Non-Ruminant Digestion Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   3. ○ 6.3 Reproduction in Farm Mammals Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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