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9651 (v.5) Animal Breeding 204
Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Reproductive physiology and population genetics, formulation and implementation of breeding programs for farm animals to fit production plans and market specifications. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- The knowledge to explain the physiological control of the reproductive cycle, discuss how reproduction can be manipulated to improve animal reproduction, conduct a breeding soundness examination of an animal and design a breeding program that incorporates the principles of genetic improvement. |
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: | Arthur, G.H., Noakes, D.E., and Pearson, H., (1989). Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, 6th ed, Sydney, Bailliere Tindall. Clark, A.J., (1998). Animal breeding technology for the 21st century, Sydney, NSW, Harwood Academic Publishers, Sydney. Fielden, E.D. and Smith, J.F., (1998), Reproductive Management of Grazing Ruminants in New Zealand, New Zealand, Society of Animal Production. Kinghorn, B., can de Werf, J. and Ryan, M., (1999). Animal Breeding Use of New Technologies: a textbook for consultants, farmers, teachers and for students of animal breeding, Sydney: Post Graduate Foundation in Verterinarian Science of the University of Sydney. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Field of Education: | 50105 Animal Husbandry | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Northam Campus | Semester 2 | 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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