303345 (v.2) Intensive Animal Production 301

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Area:	Muresk Institute
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303297 (v.2) Animal Science 102 or any previous version AND 303340 (v.2) Advanced Animal Science 202 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Intensive animal production systems - pig, poultry, dairy and beef feedlot production, principles of food science, marketing and trade and cleaner production systems.
Unit Outcomes:	Described factors that have shaped the development of the major intensive animal production systems around the world Dairy cattle and goats, poultry, pigs and beef feedlot. Other existing and (emerging) new industries. Intensive animal production systems used in Australia and in coparison to production systems elsewhere in the world and described market trend on a local, national and global basis. Identified the factors that influence market trends including consumer behaviour, quality assurance, income/industry price support schemes and described the management procedures. Explained the principles and applications of animal breeding to optimise animal production. Explained the principles and applications of animal nutrition and feeding, including the use of least cost ration formulation. Describe the common animal diseases affecting intensively farmed animals and how these diseases are managed. Identified factors which affect food and fibre quality. Explained the principles and application of animal housing, including housing design and ventilation. Explain the principles of cleaner production systems with particular reference to waste treatment and disposal. Explain how cultural beliefs and practices impact on intensive animal production.
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:	Baxter, S., (1984), Intensive Pig Production: Environmental Management and Design, London, Granada Publishing Ltd. Gregory, N.G., (1998), Animal Welfare and Meat Science, Oxon, CABI Publishing. Kruger, I., Taylor, G. and Crosling, F., (1992), Australian Pig Housing Series: Summer Cooling, Tamworth, NSW Agriculture. Monks, L and Wrigley, R (ed)., (1993), Managing Dairy Shed Wastes, Glen Iris, Dairy Research and Development Corporation. National Research Council., (1984), Nutrient Requirements of Poultry, 8th Rev ed, Washington D.C, National Academy Press. National Research Council., (1988), Nutrient Requirements of Swine, 9th Rev ed, Washington D.C, National Academy Press. National Research Council. (1989), Nutrition Requirements of Dairy Cattle, 6th Rev ed, Washington, D.C, National Academy Press. Schmidt, G.H, Van Vleck, L.D and Hutjens, M.F., (1988), Principles of Dairy Science, 2nd ed, Englewook Cliffs, Prentice Hall. Sovenson, J.A. ed., (1997), Livestock Farming Systems More Than Food Production, Proceeding of the fourth international symposium on livestock farming systems, Foulum, Denmark, EAAP Publication.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 60%. Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Northam Campus Semester 1 Y