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VETS6310: Livestock Practice B
2025 unit information
Livestock Practice will develop deep learning approaches to solving problems of ruminant (mainly bovine, but also ovine and caprine) production, and reproduction. In addition to lectures and practical classes, it uses a case-based approach to deliver group case studies on-line for student presentations, known as TILHAP's (teaching innovations in livestock health and production). These cases require integration of pathological and epidemiological investigative skills to provide evidence based solutions in the management of disease and productivity problems in a 'whole farm' setting. The course is designed to advance student learning in preparation for the intramural and extramural clinical placements encountered in final year. The practical classes will continue to build the confidence of students in handling large animals in rural mixed and public practice settings. 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. 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
Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 |
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Corequisites:
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VETS6221 and VETS6222 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. competently handle, restrain, and perform a complete physical examination on domestic ruminants in a manner that is safe for the animal and operator
- LO2. competently perform common technical skills performed by veterinarians working with domestic ruminants
- LO3. demonstrate a systematic problem solving approach to a sick ruminant, identify major differentials, use diagnostic tools, develop treatment options and describe their cost benefit for common diseases
- LO4. advise on the nutrition of ruminants for production and health
- LO5. develop plans for use of sedation, local anaesthetic and general anaesthesia for ruminants on farm
- LO6. demonstrate systematic and cost - effective approaches to herd disease and sub optimal performance investigations and analyze relevant clinical, pathological and epidemiological data, and use to produce prioritized advice to producers on management and disease prevention
- LO7. describe how veterinarians apply the principles of preventive medicine and herd performance improvement on farm.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camden, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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