Animal Production Systems 1 (VETS30031)

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.