Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
This unit focuses on the critical components of animal management on profitability and sustainability of ruminant production systems. Topics will include animal health, welfare, fertility and genetics. You will investigate the main factors affecting ruminant health and the strategies available to prevent and manage such conditions. You will explore how animal ethics and welfare need to be incorporated into farm planning. The unit will provide examples of how farmers improve ruminant reproductive performance, irrespective of their farming system and how they make informed decisions around breeding.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Herd and Pasture Management |
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| Unit code | ZAB229 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Agribusiness |
| Coordinator | Stephen Ives |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop: two full days. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Blog (animal health and welfare) (15%) AT2: Online activity (15%) AT3: Produce a ruminant online dating profile for making decisions about genetics (30%) AT4: Poster presentation (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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