Courses & Units
Herd and Pasture Management ZAB229
Introduction
This unit focuses on the critical components of animal management for profitability and sustainability of ruminant production systems. Topics will include animal health, welfare, fertility, genetics, feed budgeting and pasture management. 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 and grazing management.
Summary
Unit name | Herd and Pasture Management |
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Unit code | ZAB229 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
Discipline | Business and Management UC |
Coordinator | Mrs Sarah Gatenby-Clark |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic |
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe and evaluate the relationship between profitability and herd and pasture management
- Interpret and communicate techniques for measuring pasture quantity and quality and developing feed budgets .
- Analyse and explain the impact of herd and pasture management practices on herd productivity
- Reflect on and apply animal health and welfare concepts for sustainable ruminant production systems
- Evaluate and communicate practice-based decisions for herd and pasture management
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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050101 | $498.00 | $498.00 | not applicable | $2,783.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAB209|ZAB210Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Online weekly tutorials; 2 x half-day workshops and 2 x half-day field trips per semester (face-to-face with distance option) |
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Assessment | AT1: Blog (15%)|AT3: Livestock Management Plan (50%)|AT4: Presentation (20%)|AT2: Discussion Board (15%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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