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
Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
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Credit points | 3 |
Prerequisites
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VETS6101 |
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. |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Imke Tammen, imke.tammen@sydney.edu.au |
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