9662 (v.5) Dairy Cattle Management 302

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Planning a management program related to current and predicted markets for milk and dairy products, and the environmental limitations of a district - implementation of the plan. Topics- breeding, feeding, milking, grazing management and fodder conservation, health problems, quality control, current and predicted markets.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Described dairy production systems used in the temperate and tropical areas of the world, and be able to identify the major constraints to dairy production in these areas. Identified and describedthe major factors affecting the global milk and dairy produce market, identifying the major and new emerging markets. Described a dairy breeding program that incorporates the principles of genetic improvement. Formulated rations and feed supplements suitable for use in feedlot and grazing based dairy systems. Described appropriate feeding strategies for early weaned calves, heifer replacements, dry cows and milk producing cows (or goats or sheep). Described feed processing and fodder conservation systemsas appropriate to dairy production. Identified the major diseases affecting dairy cattle. Identified and described the major factors affecting milk quality and processing characteristics.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Esslemont, R.J, Baile, J.H. and Cooper, M.J., (1985), Fertility Management in Dairy Cattle, London, Colins. Holmes, C.W and Wilson, G.F., (1987), Milk Production from Pastures, New Zealand, Butterworths. Horst, R.L., (1997), Strategies for Preventing Milk Fever in Dairy Cattle, Iowa, USDA Agricultural Research Service. Schmidt, G.H, Van Vleck, L.D. and Hutjens, M.F., (1988), Principles of Dairy Science, 2nd ed, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Schrag, L., (1982), Understanding the Diary Cow, Oxford, BSP Professional Books.

Unit Texts:

Lean, I., (1987), Nutrition of Dairy Cattle, University of Sydney Post-Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 20%, Case Studies 60%, Seminar Presentations and Report 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Northam Campus	Semester 2	Y