Key facts
UNE unit code: ANPR340
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
In an era of rapid change in industry, professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge to implement best practice feedlot management techniques for intensive ruminant production industries are in demand.
Exploring the latest research and commercial insights in the field, this unit will introduce you to the primary aspects of feed yard management.
These include core management principles, quality assurance, shipping and receiving cattle, handling and processing feedlot cattle, feedlot waste management practices and animal welfare.
This unit has been developed and is delivered by industry-recognised consultants and expert research personnel.
We aim to provide you with an overview of leading management practices, extending your capacity to adapt and respond to the challenges you may encounter in the field.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 August 2024 | 06 August 2024 | 2 days | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings |
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Notes
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Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- analyse, evaluate and transform information in order to demonstrate an understanding of the key issues surrounding growth pathways, genetic selection, animal health and nutrition management and meat quality implications for grain-fed ruminant animals;
- demonstrate knowledge of the social and environmental issues pertaining to the design and management of intensively housed ruminant animals, including animal welfare and waste management; and
- demonstrate a theoretical and practical knowledge of the specific discipline and analyse, evaluate and transmit knowledge pertaining to how biological concepts can be used to explain backgrounding protocols, induction protocols, ration manipulation and animal health recording practices.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Essay. No. Words: 2000 |
| Practical | Yes | 5% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 |
| Quizzes | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Online Quiz No. Words: 500 |
| Final Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. |
Learning resources
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