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Livestock Production Systems (AGRI30030)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject aims to provide an introduction to the principles and practices in effective operation and improvement of the major livestock industries in Australia. This subject will cover:
- The major livestock industries in terms of size, distribution and value
- Factors that determine the location of the different industries in southern Australia
- Basic annual and seasonal cycles of production
- The feedbase for ruminant and non-ruminant industries
- Basic inputs and outputs, i.e. the roles of genetics, environment, nutrition, reproductive efficiency and health in setting the opportunities and constraints
- Practices that influence profitability, environmental impact
- Product quality
- New and emerging animal industries
- Current and future issues affecting industry development, e.g. welfare and human health concerns
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be:
- Aware of all the major inputs and products of an animal production system, for a range of animal industries
- Able to understand the effects of changes in inputs and/or outputs on the efficiency of the production system
- Able to analyse animal production systems in terms of their biological efficiency, and identify ways of improving their efficiency
- Able to apply scientific principles of growth, reproduction and breeding of animals to the design and management of livestock production systems
- Able to apply skills in problem solving to practical situations
Generic skills
On completion of the subject the students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Academic excellence
- Improved in-depth understanding of scientific understanding of the humane care, and efficient management of farm animals
- Improved time management
- Enhanced ability to communicate their ideas effectively in both written and verbal formats
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A physiology or nutrition subject at level 2 such as:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSC20001 | Animal Physiology and Growth | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20002 | Comparative Nutrition and Digestion | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20003 | Topics in Animal Health | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANSC20005 | Companion Animal Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ECOL20003 | Ecology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 20 May 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Dairy Assignment
| Week 6 | 20% |
Sheep/beef assignment
| Week 9 | 20% |
Intensive animal assignment
| Week 12 | 20% |
Exam
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Animal Science and Management Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Agricultural Science Major Sustainable Production - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 20 May 2023