VSC501 Herd & Flock Consultancy (8)
Abstract
This is the core study unit for post-graduate training in veterinary herd and flock consultancy. The Subject will cover a range of areas involved in whole farm consultancy, including the whole farm approach, herd / flock health investigations, working in groups, making consultancy pay, consultancy services and critical reviewing. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC501
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions
Masters of Animal Science
Postgraduate Certificate of Animal Science
Postgraduate Diploma of Animal Science
Master of Veterinary Studies
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to apply a whole farm approach to investigation of farm problems
- be able to identify the interactions which will affect the outcomes for an investigation or problem
- be able to initate a herd/flock investigation as part of a whole farm investigation
- be able to critically review scientific information
- be able to evaluate the various services offered as part of on-farm consultancy and formulate appropriate renumeration packages
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Whole farm Management and Consultancy Services understanding farm dynamics;
- Herd / flock health investigations, working in groups, making consultancy pay;
- Critical reviewing of literature, including basic statistics
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.