Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Veterinary Science (Volume 4 page 248)
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Year 2 Veterinary Science.
Coordinator: Dr J Holmes.
Contact: 48 hours of lectures, 36 hours of practical work, and 36 hours of seminars, tutorials, farm visits and assignments.
Timetable: Double semester.
Objectives:
Students completing this subject should:
- understand the principles of ruminant nutrition, the evaluation of feeds, and methods of supplementary feeding for ruminants at pasture;
- be familiar with the principles of agronomy and management of pasture-based animal production for the sheep, beef, dairy, goat and deer industries, and also for feral and native animals;
- be familiar with the principles of the synthesis and quality of animal products;
- understand the principles of macroeconomics as they relate to agriculture and each of the agricultural industries;
- comprehend the purposes of management practices and the timings of events and processes in extensive animal production systems; and
- have direct practical experience in handling animals under extensive production conditions.
Content:
Principles of animal management and production. Animal management and production systems; applying computers in agriculture and animal production; animal handling and production procedures.
Assessment:
A 2-hour written examination (mid-year) and a 2-hour end-of-year written examination; in each semester a review essay or a report of up to 1,000 words based on practical work undertaken during the year. Completion of not less than 12 weeks of practical farm work during the vacations of the first and second years before examination. The work must be carried out on farms and/or agricultural colleges as approved by the Professor of Agriculture (Animal Science) and a practical record book must be completed for one designated period of practical work in the current year.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Veterinary Science (Volume 4 page 248)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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