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Animal Management and Veterinary Health (VETS90082)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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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: 12 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 |
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VETS90059 | Veterinary Bioscience 1B | No longer available |
or
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90116 | Veterinary Bioscience 1B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90060 | Applications in Animal Health A | No longer available | |
VETS90061 | Applications in Animal Health B | No longer available | |
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written test #1
| Week 4 | 10% |
Written test #2
| Week 8 | 10% |
Written test #3
| Week 12 | 10% |
Written examination. 2 hours (2,000 words equivalence) during Semester 1 examination period
| During the examination period | 70% |
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)
| during teaching period | N/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 semester | N/A |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 12 November 2022