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793-240 Sheep and Wool Production and Management | |
Credit Points | 10 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Mr W Poynton |
Prerequisites | Animal Production; Animal Nutrition and Breeding. |
Semester | 1, repeat 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Lectures 39 hours; tutorials/tours 26 hours |
Subject Description | The objective of this subject is to provide students with knowledge and skills relating to all aspects of wool production and management. The content includes: The breeds of sheep and their uses. Ram and ewe selection; flock structure for successful production. Meat quality, classification and grading. AusMeat workshop, marketing for meat and wool. Aspects of flock health, study of wool fibre. Technologies in wool production and alternative fibres. All aspects of sheep dairying. Study industries. Shed operation, equipment and facilities. |
Assessment | Internal students - Two 2000 word assignments; three hour examination. External students - Two 3000 word assignments. |
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