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Contemporary animal production aims to yield high-quality products in an efficient, sustainable and humane fashion. As a student in the Animal Production major, you will:
The Animal Production major and minor requirements are listed in the Animal Production unit of study table.
W School of Life and Environmental Sciences
E soles.education@sydney.edu.au
Dr Gary Muscatello
E gary.muscatello@sydney.edu.au
A/Prof Cameron Clark
E cameron.clark@sydney.edu.au
Students who graduate from Animal Production will be able to:
No. | Learning outcome |
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1 | Exhibit a broad and coherent knowledge of animal nutrition, reproduction and body systems and evaluate disturbances to homeostasis that occur from production systems. |
2 | Integrate a deep understanding of the principles and concepts of the structure and function of animal body systems to evaluate the responses of animals to environmental factors and stressors. |
3 | Optimise meat, milk or fibre production for humans and assess product safety prior to consumption. |
4 | Handle production animals in authentic farming settings both individually and as part of diverse teams, conducting themselves in a professional and ethical manner and minimising risk and stress for both human and animal. |
5 | Communicate concepts and findings in animal production through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique. |
6 | Evaluate the impact of animal nutrition and genetics on the health and wellbeing of animals used for production purposes. |
7 | Develop solutions for challenges faced by producers across diverse social and cross-cultural settings, applying detailed knowledge of animal farming systems. |
8 | Enhance ethical, efficient and sustainable animal production through the application of innovative technologies. |
9 | Communicate and advocate for the principles of ethical animal farming by applying best practice, both within and across diverse social and cultural groups. |
10 | Address authentic problems in animal production, working responsibly and ethically within diverse, collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. |
Date | Original publication | Post-publication amendment |
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13/01/2023 | Example pathways published as: Those with a strong interest in beef or sheep production may choose the below pathway in this major: 1000-level: AVBS1002, BIOL1007 2000-level: AVBS2004, GEGE2001 3000-level: ANSC3888, ANSC3106, ANSC3102 and AVBS3010 Those with a strong interest in aquaculture may choose the below pathway in this major: 1000-level: AVBS1002, BIOL1007 2000-level: AVBS2004, GEGE2001 3000-level: ANSC3888, ANSC3106, AVBS3008 and AVBS3009 |
Example pathways removed |