208-303 Animal Management and Production II

208-207 Animal Management and Production 1.

208-203 Ecology and Management of Grazing Systems.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• understand the structure and content of selected Australian beef, sheep meat, wool, dairy, pig and poultry industries in their global economic environment, and the influence of this environment on individual livestock businesses;

• understand and critically evaluate the physiological and management concepts behind the range of alternatives available for efficient production of meat, eggs and/or fibre to market requirements; and

• analyse and evaluate the biological, technological, industry, product and marketing factors affecting management decisions and trends in the industries.

The focus of this subject is on efficient and responsive management systems for the beef, sheep meat, wool, dairy, pig and poultry industries, covering in depth genetics and breeding, nutrition, grazing systems, reproduction, health and environmental aspects and their interactions in managing production systems. Integral in the subject will be topical issues and research findings relating to new technologies, management options, and industry development. The subject will offer students a choice of six modules (each comprising 50 per cent of subject content), covering beef, sheep meat, wool, dairy, pig and poultry management systems, with each student choosing two of these modules. Students will undertake self-paced learning, problem-solving, and practical work relevant to the industry of their choice, this being supported by a short, lecture-based component and relevant tutorials.

Three-hour examination (50%) and two assignments equivalent to 3500 words (25% each).