TV2003 - Tropical Livestock Production

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences

Available only to students who have completed Level 1 of the BTropAgSc degree program.

This subject is designed to provide the student with a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific, technological, managerial, economic and sociological principles associated with the production of: beef cattle; dairy cattle; small ruminants; and pigs, with particular emphasis on tropical environments.

Learning Outcomes

• On completion of this subject, students will (1) understand the structure of the major livestock production industries of tropical Australia, (2) appreciate the factors that impact on the markets for the produce from these industries, (3) be able to describe the major breeds associated with these industries, (4) be cognisant with main production systems and husbandry issues of these industries, (5) appreciate the major animal health/preventative medicine/applied epidemiology issues of the major livestock industries, (6) understand the application of reproductive technologies and the principles of applied nutrition in relation to these industries, (7) understand the economics of the major livestock production industries, and (8) appreciate possible future trends in these industries, particularly in relation to the global economy.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Prerequisites:

TV1102 and TV1202

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 20-Jul-2007
Face to face teaching 02-Jul-2007 to 13-Jul-2007
Coordinator:	Professor Lee Fitzpatrick
Contact hours:	40 hours lectures 24 hours fieldwork
Assessment:	end of semester exam (70%); assignments (30%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.