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Units VETS6312 Semester 2 Early 2020 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

VETS6312: Intensive Animal Practice

Semester 2 Early, 2020 [Normal day] - Camden, Sydney

Overview

This unit of study will provide students with an understanding of the major factors driving the profitability and sustainability of poultry, pig and aquaculture industries. An emphasis on epidemiology and preventive medicine will equip students to practice across a range of intensive animal industries. Important aspects of farm management and practical skills for the relevant species learnt previously will be developed into a sound approach to clinical practice. This includes clinical examination of populations, evaluation of the environment and sampling strategies suitable for pathology and diagnostic testing. Factors that impact the diagnosis and prevention of key endemic and exotic diseases that may be encountered in each production system will be considered. Together, these skills will enable appropriate measures of health, welfare and production to be quantified within Australian production systems and relevant comparative examples. A problem-solving approach to identify and address health problems and improve suboptimal production and welfare will be developed. The interactions between practitioners, specialist veterinarians and diagnosticians required for this process will be illustrated. Additionally, the role of government animal health professionals in disease regulation and issues relevant to human health and trade will be considered. This unit contains lectures for each topic area: aquaculture, pigs, and poultry. During practical classes and tutorials students will develop diagnostic skills specific to each industry based on relevant intensive animal practice scenarios.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	VETS6312
Academic unit	School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
Credit points	3
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	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
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Paul Hick, paul.hick@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Final exam Online Canvas quiz	55%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Aquatic animal tutorial See Canvas for details.	15%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
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Skills-based evaluation	Poultry tutorial See Canvas for details.	15%	Multiple weeks	3 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Poultry practical See Canvas for details.	0%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Aquatic animal practical See Canvas for details.	0%	Multiple weeks	3 hours
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Skills-based evaluation	Pig health practical See Canvas for details.	0%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
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Skills-based evaluation	Pig tutorial 2 See Canvas for details.	0%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
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Skills-based evaluation	Pig tutorial 1 See update on Canvas	15%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Active participation in all RLAs 100% participation with Required Learning Activities (RLAs)	0%	Ongoing	See Canvas
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ? = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 03	Poultry 1 - Genetic and management diseases	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Poultry 2- Management of disease in layers	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	Poultry 3 - Vertically transmitted diseases	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 1 - Reproductive failure	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 2 - Farrowing herd issues	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 3 - Piglet factors responsible for pre-weaning loses	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 4 - Enteric disease of pigs	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 1 rotation 1 - Bringing home the bacon	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 1 rotation 2 - Bringing home the bacon	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 1 rotation 3 - Bringing home the bacon	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 1 rotation 4 - Bringing home the bacon	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 1 rotation 5 - Bringing home the bacon	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 1 rotation 6 - Bringing home the bacon	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig rotation 1 - Diagnostic investigation - piggery	Practical (2 hr)
	Pig rotation 2 - Diagnostic investigation - piggery	Practical (2 hr)
	Pig rotation 3 - Diagnostic investigation - piggery	Practical (2 hr)
Week 05	Poultry 4 - Diseases of the immune system	Lecture (1 hr)
	Poultry 5 - Respiratory diseases 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 5 - Respiratory disease of pigs	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 6 - Central nervous system diseases of pigs	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 7 - Diseases of locomotion	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig 8 - Skin disease	Lecture (1 hr)
	Pig rotation 4 - Diagnostic investigation - piggery	Practical (2 hr)
	Pig rotation 5 - Diagnostic investigation - piggery	Practical (2 hr)
	Pig rotation 6 - Diagnostic investigation - piggery	Practical (2 hr)
	Pig 2 rotation 1 - Piggery production plan	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 2 rotation 2 - Piggery production plan	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 2 rotation 3 - Piggery production plan	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 2 rotation 4 - Piggery production plan	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 2 rotation 5 - Piggery production plan	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Pig 2 rotation 6 - Piggery production plan	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Poultry 6 -Respiratory diseases 2	Lecture (1 hr)
	Poultry 7 - Enteric diseases of chickens	Lecture (1 hr)
	Poultry 8 - Biosecurity and therapeutics in commercial poultry- exotic and emergency diseases and public health	Lecture (1 hr)
	Aquatic animal health 1 - Current trends in aquatic veterinary practice	Lecture (1 hr)
	Aquatic animal health 2 - Healthy living in the aquatic environment	Lecture (1 hr)
	Aquatic animal health 3 - Outbreak investigation	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	Aquatic animal health 4 - Nutrition and disease	Lecture (1 hr)
	Aquatic animal health 5 - Infection and disease	Lecture (1 hr)
	Aquatic animal health 6 - Diagnostic approach	Lecture (1 hr)
	Aquatic animal health 7 - Aquaculture biosecurity	Lecture (1 hr)
	Poultry Lecture 9	Lecture (1 hr)
	Poultry Lecture 10	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	Aquatic animal health rotation 1	Practical (3 hr)
	Aquatic animal health rotation 2	Practical (3 hr)
	Poultry rotation 1	Practical (2 hr)
	Poultry rotation 2	Practical (2 hr)
	Poultry 1 rotation 1 HELP! A chook farmer called me	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Poultry - tutorial rotation 2	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Poultry - tutorial rotation 3	Tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	Aquatic animal health rotation 4	Practical (3 hr)
	Aquatic animal health rotation 3	Practical (3 hr)
	Aquatic animal health 8 - Immunity in finfish, mulluscs and crustaceans	Lecture (1 hr)
	Aquatic animal health 9 - Therapeutics and vaccination in aquaculture	Lecture (1 hr)
	Poultry rotation 3	Practical (2 hr)
	Poultry rotation 4	Practical (2 hr)
	Aquaculture tutorial rotation 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Aquaculture tutorial rotation 2	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Aquaculture tutorial rotation 3	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Aquatic animal health rotation 5	Practical (3 hr)
	Aquatic animal health rotation 6	Practical (3 hr)
	Poultry rotation 5	Practical (2 hr)
	Poultry rotation 6	Practical (2 hr)
	Aquaculture tutorial rotation 4	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Aquaculture tutorial rotation 5	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Aquaculture tutorial rotation 6	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance requirements: Attendance at RLAs will be monitored using the University’s Student Relationship Engagement System (SRES) or similar. Absence from more than 10% of RLAs for any course may lead to the award of a fail grade for the unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. implement a diagnostic approach that includes analysis of production records, clinical and necropsy observations and evaluation of the farm environment to diagnose disease and measure the impact on the health, welfare and production of pigs, poultry and aquatic animals
LO2. devise and monitor disease control strategies that promote health and lead to cost effective improvements in the production and welfare of intensively managed pigs, poultry and aquatic animals
LO3. make informed recommendations that will improve the sustainability of intensive animal production industries by improving emergency disease preparedness, positive welfare outcomes, responsible use of pharmaceuticals, safe food and product acceptance.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

We re-aligned the assessments to reflect the content.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Q-fever vaccination and completion of the Canvas module “Zoonosis Awareness” is compulsory.

We are governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and Codes of Practice. Penalties for non-compliance have increased. Everyone has a responsibility for health and safety at work. The University’s Work Health and Safety policy explains the responsibilities and expectations of workers and others, and the procedures for managing WHS risks associated with University activities.

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Attendance and class requirements

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Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

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