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Animal Production Systems 1 (VETS30031)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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This subject examines the major extensive 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 case-based syndicate work relevant to the major extensive production systems (beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, camelids and goats), 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 extensive 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 extensive livestock industries in Australia, assuring the safe, ethical and legal production of food and fibre products.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Use knowledge of major Australian and international extensive animal production industries (beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, camelids and goats) to be able to analyse and influence 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 extensive animal production systems and specify where veterinary input may be important
- Apply the ethical and legal frameworks that govern the major extensive livestock industries in Australia in assuring the safe, ethical and legal production of food and fibre products by industry stakeholders, including veterinarians
Generic skills
- Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- Have enhanced analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
- 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.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission of the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences is required to enrol into this subject. Enrolment is limited to BSc students who have been selected into the Veterinary Bioscience major, leading to articulation into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
In 2021, students must have successfully completed the following subjects:
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI20043 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
AND
VETS20014 Foundations of Animal Health 1 and VETS20015 Foundations of Animal Health 2
From 2022 onwards, students must have successfully completed the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS20019 | Frontiers in Veterinary Science | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
AGRI20043 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS30016 | Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30029 | Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
VETS30030 | Introduction to Professional Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
VETS30013 Animal Health in Production Systems
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Up to four online assessments (each equally weighted)
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Written test
| Mid semester | 25% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stuart Barber Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 100 hrs of lectures, practical classes and case studies Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 10 November 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 Course Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Major Veterinary Bioscience
Last updated: 10 November 2023