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793-107 Animal Production | |
Credit Points | 10 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Ms D Burrell |
Semester | 1, repeat 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Lectures, workshops/tutorials/tours 65 hours |
Subject Description | The objective of this subject is to provide students with an introduction to animals. The content includes: Introduction to animals; cattle and sheep breeds, characteristics, industry terminology and practical handling skills. Stages of growth from conception to maturity. Behaviour, anatomy and physiology of farm animals; skeletal structure and systems of the body. Diseases and their management. Immunity and its development, planning of herd health programs. The male and female reproductive systems. Introduction to Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer. Fertility and the lack of it and problem solving. Animal welfare. |
Assessment | Internal students - Two 2500 word assignments, three hour examination. External students - Two 3000 word assignments. |
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