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Applications in Animal Health B (VETS90118)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Semester 2
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Building on the foundations of Applications in Animal Health A, Applications in Animal Health B concludes the comprehensive introduction of students to the principles of health in individual animals and in populations of animals. Students will study the philosophical concepts and principles of animal welfare and how animal welfare is regulated in Australia and internationally, the genetic basis of animal health and performance and how breeding programs can be used to enhance, control or eliminate particular genetic traits, the role of infectious agents in clinical and subclinical disease and the fundamental principles of infectious disease control.
Students will develop a sound appreciation of the multifactorial nature of health and disease as they apply their understanding to authentic case studies that integrate multiple principles in the analysis of health issues in animal populations.
The commencement of Preclinical Extramural Placements allows students to apply their understanding of these principles and gain additional animal handling experience during placements in enterprises engaged in extensive and intensive animal production and in welfare/small animal shelters, educational farms and zoos.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject will be able to:
- Describe the role of genetics, environment, nutrition, welfare, infectious disease and exposure to toxic agents in determining the health of individual animals and populations of animals
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate animal production systems with reference to the complex interplay of multiple determinants of health
- Apply an understanding of the principal determinants of animal health in reflective and critical analysis of personal industry-based experiences
- Describe the interdependence of animal health and productivity in animal production industries
Generic skills
- Examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- Be able to seek solutions to problems through the application of knowledge, the ability to initiate and integrate new ideas, an appreciation of the broad picture of science, and an understanding of the importance and application of scientific method
- Demonstrate empathy and concern for animals and people
- Be aware of the global society and be equipped to contribute to it
Last updated: 31 January 2024