212-211 Animal Management and Production 2

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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 management of pasture-based animal production for the sheep, beef, dairy, goat and deer industries;

• 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 animal production; animal handling and production procedures.

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