305330 (v.1) Grazing Animal Production Systems 502

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

7.5

Lecture:

3 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

4 x 1 Days Monthly

Prerequisite(s):

303294 (v.2) Food and Fibre Production 101 or any previous version
AND
303297 (v.2) Animal Science 102 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Animal production systems that utilise grazing strategies. Factors influencing productivity in grazing animal systems of production. Grazing management options available, and the advantages and disadvantages of those options. The individual characteristics that influence production from pastoral, agricultural and rangeland regions. The application of the principles of applied reproduction, population genetics to the development of breeding programs for grazing animals. Development of animal production plans for grazing animals.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Outlined the factors that influence productivity in grazing animal systems of production. Described grazing management techniques that are commonly used both in Australia and around the world. Described the various grazing management options available, and explained the advantages and disadvantages of those options. Discussed the individual characteristics that influence production from pastoral, agricultural and rangeland regions. Applied principles of population genetics to the development of a breeding programfor grazing animals. Discussed the control and prevention of the major animal health problems affecting grazing animals. Developed animal production plans for grazing animals. Described the application of the use of new technologies to grazing animal systems.

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:

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) (1999). Proceedings of the National ABARE Conference. ABARE, Canberra. Butterworth, M.H. (1995). Beef Cattle Nutrition and Tropical Pastures. New York, Longman. Campbell, K.O. and Bowyer, J.W. (eds) (1998). Scientific Basis of Modern Agriculture. Sydney, Sydney University Press. Ensminger, M.E. (1997). Beef Cattle Science. 6th ed. Illinios, Interstate Print and Publishing. Halls, M. (1993). Beef Manager: A Guide to Beef Production in Temperate Australia. Melbourne, Agmedia. Jarrige, R. and Beranger, C. eds (1992). Beef Cattle Production, World Animal Science Series, volume C5. Leng, R.A. (1992). Drought Feeding Strategies, Theoryand Practice. Armidale, Penambul Books. Morley, F.H.W. (1991). Grazing Animals. World Animal Science, volume B1, Elsevier, Amsterdam. Morley, F.H.W. ed (1994). Merinos, Money and Management, PostgraduateCommittee in Veterinary Science, Sydney, NSW. Taylor, E., Grieve, R. and Shallow, M. (1991). Managing the Beef Herd for Profit. Western Australia, Murdoch University.

Unit Texts:

Cottle, D.J. ed. (1991). Australian Sheep and Wool Handbook. Sydney, Inkata. NSW Agriculture (1998). The Beef Business Continuing Education. Tocal, C.B Alexander Agricultural College.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case Studies 20%, Project 50%, Workshops/Seminars 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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