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AGS100 Livestock Production Systems (8)

Abstract

This subject is an introduction to the livestock industries in Australia and the main components of management in livestock production systems. Students will link biological processes to key management practices and learn how to use appropriate technologies and practices to optimise production outcomes. Students will learn about basic scientific principles which underpin livestock systems. These include an introduction to biological interactions between animals and their environment, introductory principles in livestock digestion and nutrition, livestock reproduction and livestock health. Students will also learn about the annual management of the main livestock production systems found in Australia (Beef, Sheep and Dairy), including the development of operational calendars and identifying the critical factors required in the management of livestock production systems. Concurrently, students will also be provided with an introduction to best practice management in analysing animal performance and the methodology of meeting market specifications as efficiently as possible.      

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
InternalCY O'Connor - Muresk Institute
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceOrange Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGS100
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Agricultural and Wine Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Incompatible subject(s)
ASC110 ASC135 ASC227 VSC110

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to identify the key management components of a livestock production system and apply these components to different farming contexts.
  • Be able to describe the biological processes underpinning livestock production management decisions
  • Be able to compute common biophysical measures of animal performance and describe the on farm factors that impact these
  • Be able to identify market requirements and describe on farm factors that influence such requirements.
  • Be able to create a calendar of operations for a livestock enterprise

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Critical livestock management components
  • Biological processes in livestock systems
  • Management calendars
  • Meeting Customer requirements
  • Strategies for measurement of animal performance

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.