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Animal Management - Elective 2

Analysing a study of a current technique which is advancing animal productivity

This material addresses aspects of the following syllabus outcome:

A student:

H4.1 applies appropriate experimental techniques, technologies, research methods and data presentation analysis in relation to agricultural problems and situations.

Syllabus content areas addressed in this material include:

Students learn about:

research methodology and presentation of research by:
- analysing a study of a current technique/technology which is advancing productivity in animal production systems

Source: Board of Studies NSW (1999) Stage 6 Agriculture Syllabus

To complete this activity you will need to do the following:

read the research paper Slow rumen degradable carhohydrate supplements increase productivity and nitrogen utilisation by dairy cows grazing kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum) pastures
read the piece of work Research Methodology
analyse the research paper by answering the questions provided in Analysis of a research paper
check your analysis by using the answers in Sample answers to animal management research paper