ANIML SC 1017RW - Animal Handling & Husbandry I (Vet Bio)
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Course Details
| Course Code | ANIML SC 1017RW |
| Course | Animal Handling & Husbandry I (Vet Bio) |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Sciences |
| Term | Semester 1 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | Roseworthy |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 6 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | Available to B Sc (Veterinary Bioscience) students only |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | The course will provide students with a basic understanding of production animals and horses and the respective industries in Australia and overseas. A general overview of agricultural production will also be covered. Themes to be studied include agricultural systems; the equine industry; ovine, bovine and equine physical examination; agricultural economics; livestock industries; alternative animal industries; animal production and welfare. There will be tutorials covering library and computer based information retrieval skills and specific animal handling topics. Practical exercises will include instruction on the handling of sheep, cattle, horses, and wildlife. In addition there will be instruction on the physical examination of these animals from the veterinary perspective. |
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