Animal Health in Production Systems

This subject is not offered in 2014.

200 hours

Enrolment in this subject requires permission from the Faculty of Veterinary Science.

Students must have successfully completed the following subjects:

and ONE OF the following two subjects:

In addition, the completion of an approved five day residential course in animal handling, environmental safety and management (may be undertaken concurrently).

Students must enrol in the following subjects:

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Students should refer to the Core Participation Requirements statement for the Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience specialisation of the Animal Health and Disease major) and for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine:

http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/docs/CoreParticipationReqs.pdf

This subject examines the major animal production systems in Australia, with a particular focus on the impact of management practices on the health and welfare of animal populations. Students will develop an appreciation of the economic drivers of these industries, measures of productivity utilised within these industries, and the role of the veterinary profession in ensuring the health and well being of animals.

This subject aims to equip students with a sound understanding of animal management practices in the major animal industries in which veterinarians are employed, and an understanding of the impact of management practices on the health and well being of animals. Students to complete 2 weeks of extramural work while enrolled in this subject.

• A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (70%)
• Three intra-semester tests of less than one hour duration (3 x 10% each, total 30%)

The successful completion of a two-week industry placement is a hurdle requirement for this subject. Approved placements may be local, regional, interstate or international.

Students must complete a brief written (one page) summary of each extramural placement they visit.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.