793-239 Management and Production of Beef

792-186 Animal Production and 793-132 Animal Nutrition and Breeding.

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.

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

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