208-304 Advanced Topics in Farm Animal Science

208-202 Animal Physiology.

The objective of this subject is to enable students to:

• be aware of the motivation for, and implications of, current animal research areas and the use of new technologies to improve or modify animal performance;

• have an advanced understanding of the molecular, physiological, metabolic and endocrine factors involved; and

• be aware of any social, economic or ethical considerations associated with the application of new technologies to improving or modifying animal performance.

This subject presents to students a range of topics covering new and innovative research related to the improvement in or modification of animal performance and product yield, composition and quality. Emphasis will be placed on keeping students abreast of new and emerging areas of animal science and biotechnology related to growth and development, red and white meat production, fibre production, lactation and milk production and reproduction. Lecture material will be supplemented with independent, self-paced learning through projects and assignments in specific areas of animal science chosen by the students.

Three-hour examination (50%), one assignment equivalent to 3500 words (25%), one assignment equivalent to 2000 words (15%) and a seminar (10%).