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VETS6115: Animal Management Systems
2025 unit information
An understanding of animal management and wellbeing is an essential requirement for veterinarians. Animal Management Systems will provide veterinary students with the breadth of knowledge they require regarding sustainable and profitable production of the major animal production systems. In addition, the unit will examine the management of companion animals and wildlife. The unit will examine key biological, economic and societal influences on animal management systems and how animal health, welfare and sustainability are linked to production performance. The unit will examine the major influences on management and wellbeing in companion animal and wildlife species. Using a domestic and global approach, the unit will further integrate concepts taught within other units as students build their knowledge of the concepts and drivers of biosecurity, nutrition, breeding, genetics, and welfare. Students will be equipped with knowledge to help them understand animal management systems in preparation for their industry placements and providing an appreciation of holistic management that promotes animal health, production and welfare. Risk assessments are regularly conducted for units that require the completion of compulsory learning activities that may expose students to zoonotic diseases. These assessments aim to identify appropriate risk mitigation controls, such as vaccination against vaccine- preventable zoonoses. Risk assessments are regularly conducted for units that require the completion of compulsory learning activities that may expose students to zoonotic diseases. These assessments aim to identify appropriate risk mitigation controls, such as vaccination against vaccine- preventable zoonoses. Vaccination against Q fever (Coxiella burnetii) is an inherent requirement for students enrolling in this unit of study. Students must be vaccinated against Q fever before commencing the unit or no later than week two of the enrolled teaching session. Q fever vaccination is only available in Australia with the vaccination process taking three weeks to complete. Students must also submit a Q fever Vaccination Declaration upon enrolment. Students who fail to receive vaccination by the specified deadline and/or submit a Q fever Vaccination Declaration are precluded from practical learning activities and will not be able to satisfactorily complete relevant units of study and/or progress in their course more generally. Please refer to the University’s website https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/q-fever-vaccinations.html for more information on student vaccinations.
Unit details and rules
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Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS6111 and VETS6113 and VETS6104 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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A Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice and empathy for and confidence in interactions with animals |
The learning outcomes for this unit will be available two weeks before the first day of teaching.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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