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
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:

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.

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:

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case Studies 20%, Examination 20%, Industry Report 40%, Literature Review 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Field of Education:

50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Supplemental

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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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