305326 (v.1) Intensive Animal Production 501
| 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
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303340 (v.2) Advanced Animal Science 202 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Intensive animal production systems - pig, poultry, dairy and beef feedlot production, principles of food science, marketing and trade and cleaner production systems. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Described the factors that have shaped the development of major intensive animal production systems around the world, Dairy cattle,goats, poultry, pigs and beef feedlot. Other existing and (emerging) new industries. Described intensive animal production systems used in Australia and compared them to production systems elsewhere in the world. Described market trend on a local, national and global basis. Identified factors that influence market trends including consumer behaviour, quality assurance and income/industry price support schemes. Described the management procedures. Explained the principles and applications of animal breeding to optimise animal production, animal nutrition and feeding, includingthe use of least cost ration formulation. Described common animal diseases affecting intensively farmed animals and how these diseases are managed. Identified factors that affect food and fibre quality. Explained the principles and application of animal housing, including housing design and ventilation. Explained 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), NutritionRequirements 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. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Studies 20%, Examination 20%, Industry Report 40%, Literature Review 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Northam Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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