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Animal Production Systems: Intensive (VETS90127)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject examines the major intensive animal production systems in Australia and internationally, with a focus on the impact of management practices on the health and welfare of animal populations. Through industry-based placements as well as case-based syndicate work relevant to the major intensive production systems (poultry, pigs, fish, laboratory animals and honey bees), students will develop an appreciation of the major determinants of profitability, productivity and sustainability of these industries, be able to describe the basic principles of breeding, management, nutrition, animal welfare and disease control as they relate to intensive animal production systems, and be able to specify where veterinary input may be important. Students will gain an understanding of the ethical and legal frameworks that govern the major intensive livestock industries in Australia, assuring the safe, ethical and legal production of food and other animal products.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Describe the major Australian and international intensive animal production industries (poultry, pigs, fish, laboratory animals and honey bees), the common production systems within them and the major determinants of profitability, productivity and sustainability
- Describe the basic principles of breeding, management, nutrition, animal welfare and disease control as they relate to intensive animal production systems and specify where veterinary input may be important
- Describe the ethical and legal frameworks that govern the major intensive livestock industries in Australia in order to understand the role of the various players, including veterinarians, in assuring the safe, ethical and legal production of food and other animal products
- Apply an understanding of the principal determinants of animal health in reflective and critical analysis of a personal industry‐based experience in order to evaluate the relevant animal production system
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will:
- Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Have enhanced analytical and cognitive skills pertinent to veterinary clinical practice
- 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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90123 | Animal Production Systems: Extensive | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90118 | Applications in Animal Health B | Semester 2 (On Campus - 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Up to four online quizzes of case studies, each taking approximately 15 minutes to complete and each equally weighted
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Group assignment
| Late in the semester | 5% |
Written test
| Mid semester | 25% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Extramural placement, to be completed during a non-teaching period
| End of semester | N/A |
Written extramural placement report
| End of semester | N/A |
Aggregate mark Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the subject on aggregate mark. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Andres Diaz Mendez, Amir Hadjinoormohammadi, and Vern Bowles Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 75 hours of lectures, case studies and practical classes + 1 week (35 hours) of extramural placement undertaken in a non-teaching period Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Last updated: 31 January 2024