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VETS6105: Animal Management Systems 1

2024 unit information

Animal Management Systems 1 will introduce students to the husbandry, housing, feeding and management of the major production, performance and companion animals, as well as key economic influences on livestock production. It will establish animal welfare standards and concepts of biosecurity, ethics and breeding programs. Students will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to understand farming and animal management systems when attending placements. This unit of study will also provide a foundation on which to build an understanding of animals' disease.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Science

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
Credit points 3
Prerequisites:
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VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice and empathy for and confidence in interactions with animals

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. appraise the significance of the major production, performance and companion animal industries (both domestically and globally) and identify the major economic influences on these industries
  • LO2. develop, communicate and assess management plans and practices for the major production, performance and companion animal industries
  • LO3. understand animal husbandry and animal industries in order to guide your preparation for industry placements
  • LO4. construct a professional development plan that demonstrates career management and commitment to lifelong learning

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 Early 2020
Normal day Camden, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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