792-215 Feedlotting

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Animal Production

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to enable students to:

• become familiar with legislation regarding feedlot development;

• understand concepts of feedlot design;

• become familiar with all aspects of marketing and sourcing feedlot requirements;

• understand concepts of animal nutrition and health of feedlot animals; and

• discuss concepts of QA programs for feedlot.

The content includes legislation regarding the establishment of feedlots, specifically in Victoria and the general concept for Australia; requirements of design and facilities in construction of a feedlot including the implementation issues ensuring animal welfare is considered; strategies for sourcing foodstuffs and livestock in a feedlot; markets and market specifications for grain fed livestock; strategic alliances in the red meat industries; ruminant nutrition and preparation of appropriate rations to achieve targeted levels of performance; health programs and strategies appropriate to a feedlotting enterprise; and product quality and the development of QA programs.

Assessment

A 4000 word major assignment (40%); workshop exercises (30%); 2-hour exam (30%).