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Animals in Extensive Production Systems (VETS10024)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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Production animals are a vital component of the agricultural sector. An understanding of the systems in which these animals are raised is essential to their management and in maximising productivity. The aim of this subject is to give students a fundamental understanding of the different animal production industries in Australia. This subject will focus on extensive production systems in particular, and the major species covered will include beef cattle, sheep and dairy cattle. This will enable students to develop a detailed understanding of the chain of production. The focus will be on production of 'food and fibre', which includes products such as meat, milk and wool. The factors that determine the location of production systems will be discussed, on-farm husbandry and management, right through to the final product.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe in detail the major extensive animal production systems in Australia: beef cattle, sheep and dairy cattle
- Understand the major inputs and products for each of the major extensive animal production systems
- Describe industry benchmarks for productivity in the major extensive production animal systems
- Explain the ‘paddock to plate’ approach to production systems
- Understand the basic principles of animal welfare and be able to identify situations where there is a particular welfare concern
- Understand the basic principles of codes of practice and laws governing production animal systems
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to critically assess and assimilate new knowledge and apply their skills to solve problems in a ‘real-world’ context
- Develop problem solving skills
- Be able to work effectively in small groups
- Access information sources and discern the quality and relevance of the information
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A one-hour written examination held mid-semester worth 30%
- Short assessments based on case studies/workshops/practicals, submitted online throughout the semester worth 20%
- A two-hour written exam to be held during the end-of-semester exam period worth 50%
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Production Animal Health - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024