AGS300 Livestock Management (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Agricultural and Horticultural Studies (AGHOR)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject investigates in greater depth the implications of managing an efficient livestock production system in a commercial environment. The growth and development of the animal, its nutritional requirements, the role of seasonal and environmental variation and the health of the animal will be investigated as will their impact on the customer and consumer needs. Interactions within the market place will be examined to determine the best options for selling and possible niche market opportunities for the specified product will be investigated. The identification of accurate product specifications and quality assurance along all steps of the production chain is an important aspect of the subject.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Orange |
| Distance | Orange |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGS300
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 evaluate the most significant management factors impacting on the optimisation/maximisation of product in sustainable production systems
- Be able to develop, monitor and evaluate appropriate management strategies to meet nutritional requirements for specified product/s
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to report on the efficiency and cost effectiveness of alternate feeding strategies
- Be able to accurately determine the impact that a range of environments can have on decision making within various production systems
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of management strategies to meet customer &/or consumer livestock product needs
- Be able to demonstrate the use of research methods to maximise returns for product development
- Be able to present well argued report/s demonstrating an ability to analyse the case study/s and propose strategies for further development.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Management of an efficient production systems in a commercial environment. - The growth and development of the animal - Nutritional requirements of livestock - The role of seasonal and environmental variation and the health of the animal - Customer and consumer needs. - Market place interactions - Selling and possible niche market opportunities - Product specifications and quality assurance
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.