ANIML SC 1015RW - Animal Handling & Husbandry I

The course will provide students with a basic understanding of production animals, horses, companion, wildlife and laboratory animals and their respective industries in Australia and overseas. A general overview of agricultural production will also be covered. Themes to be studied include: livestock agricultural systems; the equine industry; biology and husbandry of companion animals, wildlife and lab animals; agricultural economics intensive animal production systems, and the effects of animal husbandry on welfare. There will be tutorials covering library and computer based information retrieval skills and specific animal husbandry topics. Practical exercises will include instruction on the handling of sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, pigs, alpacas, dogs and small animals.