APM 2204 Beef Production, Value Addition and Marketing

This course introduces the students to the beef industry and the value chain concept with regard to the beef production. 

Course Objectives

• To equip students with skills and knowledge in beef production 
• To equip students with fundamental concepts of value chain systems, value addition and marketing of beef products.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student should be able to:

• Know the needs, behavior health and management of beef animals
• Appreciate special aspects of housing, breeding and nutrition with regard to beef producing animals.
• Set up a beef production unit and manage it