If you are resident in Wales, this course is free until the end of 2023. If you would like to continue with the course after this time the fees are £100 for non-accredited CPD or £250 to access assessments and work towards 5-credits. More details at https://ibersdl.org.uk/study-options/ibers-dl-microcredentials/about-microcredentials/

This course acts as an introduction to three sets of microcredentials and can be used as:

• Livestock Health and Welfare 1
• Livestock Nutrition 1
• Livestock Production 1

It provides an introduction to both the principles of energy and nutrient metabolism in farm animals; and the general legislation and management of livestock welfare across the dairy, beef and sheep, pig and poultry sectors. 

CQFW Level 7 - Masters Level

Course Description

Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:

• The current understanding of livestock health and welfare to its historic origins
• The strengths and weaknesses of commonly used methodologies used to assess health and welfare.
• The importance of health and welfare to the sustainability of future food production.
• The principles of energy and nutrient metabolism in farm animals

Those wishing to be assessed will take a Masters level quiz at the end of the module (pass-mark 70%)