Animal Management and Veterinary Health (VETS90082)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject examines the major animal production systems in Australia, with a particular focus on the impact of management practices on the health and welfare of animal populations.  Students will develop an appreciation of the economic drivers of these industries, measures of productivity utilised within these industries, and the role of the veterinary profession in ensuring the health and well-being of animals.  Students will also develop competency in the safe handling of horses, cattle, sheep, dogs and cats.

Intended learning outcomes

Students completing this subject will:

  • Possess a sound understanding of animal management practices in the major animal industries in which veterinarians are employed
  • Understand the impact of management practices on the health and well-being of animals
  • Apply an understanding of animal behaviour and risk assessment to safely handle horses, cattle, sheep, dogs and cats

Generic skills

  • Have a broad knowledge of science across a range of fields, with an in-depth understanding in one scientific discipline
  • Understand the scientific method and the history and evolution of scientific concepts
  • Be intellectually curious and apply a rigorous, critical and logical approach to enquiry
  • Be able to communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats to both specialists and non-specialists
  • Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem solving and communication

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

 

Corequisites

All students who have completed VETS90062 Principles of Veterinary Bioscience are to enrol into the following corequisite subject, unless directed by the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90059 Veterinary Bioscience 1B
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

or

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90116 Veterinary Bioscience 1B
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 37.5

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
VETS90060 Applications in Animal Health A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
VETS90061 Applications in Animal Health B
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
VETS90117 Applications in Animal Health A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
VETS90118 Applications in Animal Health B
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

This subject assumes prior knowledge in one or more disciplines of science. All students will be expected to be familiar with the principles of scientific thinking, hypothesis development, experimental design and data collection, analysis and interpretation.

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: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written test #1

  • 50 minutes
Week 410%

Written test #2

  • 50 minutes
Week 810%

Written test #3

  • 50 minutes
Week 1210%

Written examination. 2 hours (2,000 words equivalence) during Semester 1 examination period

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: Must achieve a minimum mark of 40% in the written examination		During the examination period70%

5x structured, practical assessments of safe animal handling skills involving horses, cattle, sheep, dogs and cats. Students will be given the opportunity to practise their animal handling skills and receive formative feedback before demonstrating their proficiency. 15 minutes each (total 75 minutes) (1,250 words equivalence)

  • 75 minutes (total)
Hurdle requirement: Must pass each of the structured practical assessments of safe animal handling skills		during teaching periodN/A

Agreggate mark

Hurdle requirement: Must pass the subject on aggregate mark		N/A

Attendance

Hurdle requirement: Must attend a minimum of 90% of all practical classes, workshops and case studies in this subject		Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorStuart Barber
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    srbarber@unimelb.edu.au

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022