Animal Production Systems

In this subject, students will explore Australian animal production industries, for both food (eg meat, milk & eggs) and fibre (wool) production in both extensively and intensively managed systems. Production systems discussed will include beef cattle and sheep, dairy cattle, pigs, poultry and aquaculture. Issues considered will include inputs and outputs of the system, on-farm husbandry and management, and the chain of production from on-farm to consumer. The subject also contains a 2-day compulsory field trip to the University’s Dookie campus so that students are able to gain a greater understanding of some of the animal productions systems located at Dookie.