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VETS6105: Animal Management Systems 1
2026 unit information
Animal Management Systems 1 will introduce students to the husbandry, housing, feeding and management of the major production, performance and companion animals, as well as key economic influences on livestock production. It will establish animal welfare standards and concepts of biosecurity, ethics and breeding programs. Students will be equipped with the necessary knowledge to understand farming and animal management systems when attending placements. This unit of study will also provide a foundation on which to build an understanding of animals' disease. 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 two 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
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Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Basic knowledge of clinical veterinary practice and empathy for and confidence in interactions with animals |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Appraise the significance of the major production, performance, companion animal industries and wildlife management systems in culturally diverse communities and identify major biological, animal welfare, economic and societal influences.
- LO2. Develop and communicate effectively holistic management strategies for major animal industries that promote animal welfare and health based on evidence-based practice.
- LO3. Evaluate various information sources and interprofessional services in order to identify the most relevant to the care and management of animals and animal populations.
- LO4. Construct a professional development plan that demonstrates understanding of animal management systems and commitment to lifelong learning.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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