VSC110 Animal Production 1 (8)
Enrolment Restriction: Enrolment is restricted to students in the following courses.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science,
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) (Livestock Production),
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Bachelor of Animal Science
Animal Production 1 (VSC110) presents a preliminary study of animal production systems and provides an integrative link for the study of animal genetics, welfare, behaviour, agricultural economics, pasture production and nutrition. Each industry (beef, dairy, wool, meat sheep, poultry, pigs and aquaculture) is examined in turn, from the perspective of the industry as a whole, the individual producer and veterinarian. The basic principles and application of ruminant nutrition are introduced. Animal handling skills are developed in the context of animal behaviour, welfare and operator safety in both classroom and practical settings.