Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Factors affecting the growth and development of farm animals are described. Selected topics include nutrition, reproduction and lactation, health and genetics. Introduction to inferential statistics and experimental design and analysis. |
| |
Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Explained the function of the standard bred and thoroughbred racing industries. Written a clear and comprehensive report on those industries. Explained how equine enterprises might interact with other animal industries. Outlined the factors that improve 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: | Davies Morel, M.C (1999) Equine reproductive physiology, breeding and stud management Wallingford, Oxon, UK : Cabi, 1999. Hayes, K (1997) Hands on Health care: the complete book of equine first aid. Hodges, J (1991) How to Develop your horses athletic potential, Oxford : BSP Professional Books. Australian Equine Veterinary Association (1997), The Mare and Foal, AEVA Artarmon, N.S.W Rossdale P.D. (1994) The Practice of Equine Stud Medicine London : BailliereTindall, Equine Journals. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
| |
Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examinations 50%, Reports 50%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50105 Animal Husbandry | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
|
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 |
|
