agr2amn animal management and nutrition
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION
AGR2AMN
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will examine farm animal management systems, and direct and indirect influences on the production and quality of harvested animal products with a focus on quality outputs and sustainable production. Both conventional and alternative management practices in national and international contexts will be explored. You will investigate animal genetics and Estimated Breeding Values (EBV)and other measurements used to evaluate animal performance. Consideration of environmental factors such as intensive/extensive farming and health and nutrition on production of common and exotic animals, along with disease occurrence, prevention and treatment, will inform the development of evidence-based management plans. The subject also examines legislation relating to animal welfare, with holding periods and import and export.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDimuthu Wijesinghe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBATE or require Subject Coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis elective will run subject to sufficient enrolments
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
A basic guide to breedplan EBVs, breedplan international beef recording scheme, viewed 3 May 2013
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorUniversity of New England
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherN/A
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLHTTP://BREEDPLAN.UNE.EDU.AU/BOOKLETS/A%20BASIC%20GUIDE%20TO%20BP%20EBVS%20%28COMPLETE%29.PDF
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Reproduction in farm animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHafez, E, & Hafez, B
Year2008
Edition/Volume7TH EDN
PublisherBLACKWELL PUBLISHING, IOWA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Scientific farm animal production
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorTaylor, R & Field, T
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPRENTICE HALL, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, USA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Saunders comprehensive veterinary dictionary
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorStuddert, V, Blood, D & Gay, C
Year2012
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherSAUNDERS, ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Animal welfare for livestock producers, State Government of Victoria, viewed 3 May 2013
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDepartment of Environment and Primary Industries
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherN/A
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLHTTP://WWW.DPI.VIC.GOV.AU/AGRICULTURE/FARMINGMANAGEMENT/PRODUCTION-LIVESTOCK-CARE/
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Animal husbandry regained, the place of farm animals in sustainable agriculture
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWebster, J
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherROUTLEDGE, NEW YORK.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Farm business management, the human factor
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNuthall, P
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCABI PUBLISHING, OXFORDSHIRE, UK.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Anatomy and physiology of farm animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFrandson, R, Wilke, W & Fails, A
Year2009
Edition/Volume7TH EDN
PublisherWILEY BLACKWELL, BALTIMORE, MD.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Animal nutrition
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcDonald, P, Edwards, R, Greenhaigh, J & Morgan, C
Year2011
Edition/Volume7TH EDN
PublisherPEARSON EDUCATION, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Management and welfare of farm animals: the UFAW farm handbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWebster, J
Year2011
Edition/Volume5TH EDN
PublisherWILEY-BLACKWELL, CHICHESTER, UK.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Functional anatomy and physiology of domestic animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorReece, W
Year2009
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherWILEY BLACKWELL, AMES, IA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 27 - 28
Two 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two assignments (1,200-words each, 2,400-words total). Assignment topics will be available on Melbourne Polytechnic moodle site | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO3, SILO5 |
Four short answer tutorial questions (350-words each, 1,400-words total) | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |