VSC110 Animal Production 1 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
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.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC110
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
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
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to describe an animal production system at a basic level in terms of nutritional and environmental requirements, husbandry procedures, economics, genetics and welfare;
- Be able to correctly recognise the breeds of animals used in farm animal production and describe their characteristics;
- Be able to describe the basic nutritional needs of ruminant farm animals;
- Be able to confidently, competently and safely handle cattle, sheep, pigs and birds;
- Be able to design a simple handling facility appropriate for each production animal species;
- Be able to describe the role of the veterinary profession in providing services to each industry;
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- An introduction to the subject and its relationship to the courses being studied - An overview of animal production in Australia and worldwide and the veterinary role in animal health and welfare and human safety. - An introduction to animal nutrition, particularly the role of pasture as a nutritional source for ruminants. - Each of the major farm animal industries and the production systems used in Australia; for beef and dairy cattle, wool and meat sheep, pigs, poultry and aquaculture. For each farm animal species and production system, there will be an examination of the financial structure, contribution of genetics, production, health and reproductive management and the role of the professional advisers including veterinarians. - Human interaction with farm animals; handling, behaviour, facility design and operation, safety for man and beast and stockmanship.
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.