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304036 (v.2) Food and Fibre Production 501
Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to systems of animal production. Emphasis is placed on those production systems commonly used within Australia, with modules on beef and dairy cattle, sheep and pigs. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have described the animal production systems commonly used within Australia. Outlined the factors that affect production form those animal production systems. Explained the constraints on production within those animal production systems. Described the context within the agribusiness systems into which animal production fits. Explained the importance of animal health, reproduction, genetic improvement and nutrition to animal production. Described key factors that influence profit from the animal production systems studied. |
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: | Barnett, J.L. and Hennessey, D.P. (eds) (1997). Manipulating Pig Production II. Proc. Inaugural conference, Australasian Pig Science Association, Albury, NSW, Nov 23-25, 1997. Batterham, E.S. (1997). Manipulating Pig Production III, Proc. Inaugural conference, Australasian Pig Science Association, Albury, NSW, Nov 23-25, 1997. 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. Hennessey, D.P. and Cranwell, P.D. (1995). Manipulating Pig Production V. Proc. Inaugural conference, Australasian Pig Science Association, Werribee, Vic, 1995. Hughes, P. and Varley, M. (1990). Reproduction in the Pig. London, Butterworths, London. Jarrige, R. and Beranger, C. (eds) (1992). Beef Cattle Production, World Animal Science Series, volume C5. Morley, F.H.W. (1991). Grazing Animals. World Animal Science, volume B1, Elsevier, Amsterdam. |
Unit Texts: | Barnck, R.K. and Harmon, H.L. (1998). Animal Production and Management. Illinios, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Cottle, D.J. ed. (1991). Australian Sheep and Wool Handbook. Sydney, Inkata. Gardner, J. Dunkin, A. and Lloyd, L. eds (1990). Pig Production in Australia. 2nd ed. Sydney, Butterworths. Melotte, Y. and Moore, R. (1995). Economics. Sydney, Prentice-Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 30%. Case Studies 40%. Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Northam Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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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