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AVBS1002: Animal Management
2026 unit information
This unit of study provides the foundation for a career involving animals with an emphasis on livestock (cattle, sheep, pigs, fish/aquaculture and poultry), horses and wildlife. A clear understanding of animal production systems in the Australian and global environment is developed through online educational resources linked with tutorials and hands on in-field practicals. Lecture and tutorial topics will include indigenous animal management, animal husbandry, animal health and welfare, and genetics. Invited industry experts provide their vision and trends for industry alongside the career opportunities available for their respective livestock species. In-field practicals will develop capability in the handling and husbandry of animals. Tutorials will be held at the Camperdown Campus in Sydney and practicals at the Camden Campus. Risk assessments are regularly conducted for units that require the completion of compulsory learning activities that may expose students to zoonotic diseases. These assessments aim to identify appropriate risk mitigation controls, such as vaccination against vaccine- preventable zoonoses. Vaccination against Q fever (Coxiella burnetii) is an inherent requirement for students enrolling in this unit of study. Students must be vaccinated against Q fever before commencing the unit or no later than week one of the enrolled teaching session. Q fever vaccination is only available in Australia with the vaccination process taking three weeks to complete. Students must also submit a Q fever Vaccination Declaration upon enrolment. Students who fail to receive vaccination by the specified deadline and/or submit a Q fever Vaccination Declaration are precluded from practical learning activities and will not be able to satisfactorily complete relevant units of study and/or progress in their course more generally. Please refer to the University’s website https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/q-fever-vaccinations.html for more information on student vaccinations.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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AGEN2006 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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AGEN1004 or BIOL1XXX or AVBS1003 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the management system of the major domestic species used within agriculture, focusing on nutrition & feeding, breeding, housing and welfare
- LO2. Demonstrate an appreciation of the dependence of animals upon a diverse and sustainable ecosystem, considering the impact of soils, climate and species biodiversity
- LO3. Critically evaluate the merits of husbandry practices and recent innovations that have been adopted by animal production industries to retain their competitive advantage
- LO4. Understand the traditional animal management practices used by indigenous communities and consider how these could be incorporated today, ensuring sustainable animal production in our industries
- LO5. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the practical skills needed for the handling and husbandry of major livestock production species
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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