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304051 (v.2) Advanced Animal Science 502


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

303297 (v.2) Animal Science 102 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Scientific principles that underpin animal production. Selected topics include - nutrition, health, breeding and fibre production.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Explain the principles of protein and carbohydrate metabolism and describe the application of feeding standards to livestock Explain the principles of drought feeding and the use of alternative feed sources. Determine the nutritive value of some common feed sources. Explain the physiological control of the reproductive cycle and discuss how reproduction can be manipulated to improve animal production. Describe the application of existing and new technologies to animal reproduction and growth and conducta breeding soundness examination of an animal. Design a breeding program that incorporates the principles of genetic improvement. Describe the mechanism by which animal disease occurs and discuss the indications for and effective use of different typesof therapeutics. Describe the structure and function of mammalian skin. Outline the variability of fibre types and discuss the factors that affect fibre development and growth.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Cameron, N.D. (1997). Selection Indices and Prediction of Genetic Merit in Animal Breeding. Oxon, CAB International. Leng, R.A. (1992). Drought Feeding Strategies, Theory and Practice. Australia, Penambul Books. McDonald, P. Edwards, R.A. and Greenhaigh, J.F.D. (1988). Animal Nutrition. 4th ed. New York, Longman Scientific and Technical. Owen, J.B. and Axford, R.F.E. ed (1991). Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals. Oxon, CAB International.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 20%, Final examination 30%, Mid semester examination 30%, Practical reports 20% This is a grade/mark assessment

Field of Education:

 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Northam CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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