AGS204 Livestock Breeding and Selection (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Agricultural and Horticultural Studies (AGHOR)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject focuses on selection and reproduction in commercial and stud livestock. It investigates in more depth the implications of breeding and selection techniques to optimise/maximise the ability to meet client product specifications. The subject investigates interactions within reproduction, basic and selection genetics, structural soundness, nutrition and the impact of diseases on reproductive performance in order to achieve specified products and/or outcomes. Breeding and selection methods and different breeding types will also be examined.
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGS204
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to establish relevant management/breeding objectives
- Be able to evaluate the use of genetic variability to achieve specified product outcomes
- Be able to prepare strategies to use appropriate biological processes for the management of product outcomes
- Be able to evaluate factors that may impact or interact on the reproductive management decisions of a selected group of animals to achieve a desired outcome
- Be able to research reproductive strategies/technologies that support management decisions.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Reproduction management (biological & breeding techniques) Structure and conformation with particular emphasis to reproduction Genetics and breed selection Reproductive health and nutritional factors Artificial breeding Objective Selection
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.