ASC370 Ruminant Production (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

The subject is designed to develop in students an understanding of extensive ruminant production systems as well as some of the more intensive aspects of production where relevant to particular species (excluding feedlots). It focuses on aspects of herd/flock management namely production efficiency, reproduction, market/profit drivers and husbandry.

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Session 2
Internal	Wagga Wagga
Distance *	Wagga Wagga

*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC370

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- Be able to formulate grazing strategies and rations for grazing animals
- be able to formulate breeding programs for different ruminants
- be able to demonstrate how to manage herds/flocks to maximise production efficiency
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the constraints to optimal production
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of husbandry techniques and when they are performed
- be able to utilise computer software for the management of nutrition and reproduction

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

The subject will cover the following topics in sheep, beef (excluding beef feedlot), dairy, alpaca, goat and deer:
- Industry market objectives
- Production systems and herd/flock management
- Reproduction
- Husbandry
- Production efficiency and product quality
- Profit drivers
- Common disease prevention
- Applied nutrition
- Applied genetics

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.

Hands on activities, involving field trips and laboratory work.

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