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 204-205 Equine Stud Mangement

Note

This subject involves the use of animals. Students should be aware that this is an essential part of the subject a nd exemption from this component is not possible.

Availability

Dookie and Parkville campuses.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Prerequisites

204-101 Farm Animal Biology.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

24 lectures and 24 hrs practical classes, tutorials and tours

Subject Description

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • describe the processes used and structures of the equine breeding industry;

  • apply innovative reproductive technology to stud management procedures;

  • discuss the implications of recent research on breeding practice;

  • and demonstrate common breeding procedures.

This subject includes:

  • an introduction to the horse industry and the structures and major organizations;

  • an examination of the production systems (stud management);

  • equine reproductive physiology;

  • nutritional systems in studs;

  • health practices and strategies;

  • genetic strategies for breeds and individual studs;

  • and facility requirements of studs; practical breeding practices.

Assessment

One three-hour exam (50%) and two assignments equivalent to 3000 words (each worth 25%).

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