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204-157 Animal Science I | |
Availability | Dookie, Glenormiston and Longerenong campuses. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 2 |
Coordinator | Assoc Prof Paul Hughes |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | 24 hours lectures plus 24-36 hours tutorials and practicals |
Subject Description | Topics include the form and function of cells, cellular diversity, cellular chemistry homeostatic mechanisms; integrated animal systems and the inter-relation of nutrition, health, genotype and environment, general anatomical organization and physiological function of farm animals, major body systems and their functions with emphasis on the digestive and reproductive systems; nutritional requirements of farm animals for maintenance and production, stages of livestock growth and development from conception to maturity; livestock appraisal, assessment of age, basic carcass and condition score evaluation, conformation and breed identification; general livestock marketing, reproductive management of farm animals for optimum fertility, new technology in animal breeding; the nature of animal diseases, immunity and its development; common causes of disease in farm animals, planned health programs for farm animals; and animal behaviour, genetic and environmental influences, welfare issues affecting the production and management of farm animals. |
Assessment | Two 3000-word assignments (60%), 2-hour exam (40%). |
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