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 793-239 Management and Production of Beef

Credit Points

10

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr Bill Poynton

Prerequisites

Animal Production; Animal Nutrition and Breeding.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Lecture, workshops; tutorials/tours 65 hours

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to provide students with skills and knowledge relating to beef production and management.

The content includes feedlots and their development and the role in the production cycle; pure and cross-breeding in the beef industry; chemical pesticides and testing and maintaining a 'chemical-free' status; industry bodies and their role; and quality assurance, beef nutrition and cattle handling facilities.

Assessment

Internal students: two 2000 word assignments; 3-hour examination. External students: two 3000 word assignments.

Prescribed Texts
  • T McKenzie (ed), Beef Production Guide.
  • NSW Agriculture, Home Study Program.
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