ANPR321 Animal Function, Health and Welfare

Updated: 30 April 2010

Unit Information
Additional Information

Credit Points

Offering

Responsible Campus	Teaching Period	Mode of Study	Online Level
Armidale	Semester 2	Off Campus	A- Internet access required
Armidale	Semester 2	On Campus	A- Internet access required

Intensive School(s)

Start	Finish	Attendance	Notes
05 September 2010	08 September 2010	Mandatory

Supervised Exam

There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Restrictions

ANSC300

Notes

None

Combined Units

None

Coordinator(s)

Stephen Walkden-Brown (swalkden@une.edu.au)

Unit Description

This unit consists of three modules. The first module examines the application of knowledge of welfare reproduction and lactation to a variety of production systems. The second module focuses on the nature, impact, cause, treatment and prevention of diseases including exotic and zoonotic diseases. The third module examines basic principles in toxicology and deals with the pharmacology and toxicology of the major chemical groups used in agriculture, and the major intoxications seen in animal production.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Animal Function, Health and Welfare: ISBN: ARDB01

Walkden-Brown, S.W. and Hinch, G.N., School of Environmental and Rural Science 2011

Note: On-campus students only. Available from the United Campus Bookshop, UNE

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus

Referenced Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Livestock Diseases in Australia: diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and farm dogs in Australia: ISBN: 0957908636

Brightling, A., C.H. Jerram and Associates Science Publishers 2006

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number: On order

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Stock Diseases: Diseases of Beef Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Farm Dogs in Temperate Australia: ISBN: 9780409304763

Brightling, A., Inkata Press 1994

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 636.089/B855s

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Veterinary Medicine: A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goats: ISBN: 0702027774

Radostits, O.M., Gay, C.C., Hinchcliff, K.W. and Constable, P.D., Elsevier Saunders 10th ed. 2007

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number Q636.0896/R131v/2007

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Animal Health: Health, Disease, and Welfare of Farm Livestock: ISBN: 9780632038886

Sainsbury, D., Blackwell Science 2nd ed. 1998

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 636.08944/S132a/1998

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Animal Health in Australia (Series): ISBN: 9780642066206

Australian Government Publishing Service 2nd ed. Vols. 1-9

Note: Held in Dixson Library. Series books are: Vol. 1 - Viral diseases of farm livestock Vol. 2 - Chemical and plant poisons Vol. 3 - Nutritional deficiencies and diseases of livestock Vol. 5 - Protozoal and rickettsial diseases Vol. 6 - Bacterial and fungal diseases of pigs Vol. 7 - Viral, bacterial and fungal diseases of poultry Vol. 8 - Helminth parasites of sheep and cattle

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Animal Experimentation: A Student Guide to Balancing the Issues: ISBN: 0958682100

Monamy, V., ANZCCART 1996

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number Q179.4/M734a

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Stress and Animal Welfare: ISBN: 9780412395802

Broom, D.M. and Johnson, K.G., Chapman and Hall 1993

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 591.188/B873s

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Livestock, Ethics and Quality of Life: ISBN: 9780851993621

Hodges, J. and Ham, K., CABI Publishing 1999

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 636/L788

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Applied Animal Reproduction: ISBN: 9780130819765

Bearden, H.J. and Fuquay, J.W., Prentice Hall 5th ed. 2000

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 636.082/B368a/2000

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Salamon's Artificial Insemination in Sheep and Goats: ISBN: 9780409491777

Evans, G. and Maxwell, W.M.C., Butterworths 1987

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 636.308245/E92s

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Reproduction in Farm Animals: ISBN: 0683305778

Hafez, E.S.E., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 7th ed. 2000

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number Q636.08926/R425/2000

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Reproduction in Cattle: ISBN: 9780632038275

Peters, A.R. and Ball, P.J.H., Blackwell Science 2nd ed. 1995

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 636.2082/P481r/1995

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Embryonic Mortality in Farm Animals: a seminar in the CEC programme of coordination of research on livestock productivity and management: ISBN: 0898387728

Sreenan, J.M. and Diskin, M.G. (eds), M. Nijhoff 1985

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 636.08983/E53

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Roitt's Essential Immunology: ISBN: 9781405136037

Delves, P.J. and Roitt, I.M., Blackwell Publishing 2006

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 616.079/R741e/2006

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Veterinary Immunology: An introduction: ISBN: 0721601367

Tizard, I., W.B. Saunders 7th ed. 2004

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 636.0896/T625i/2004

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Veterinary toxicology: basic and clinical principles: ISBN: 9780123704672

Gupta, R.C., Academic Press 2007

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number Q636.08959/V586

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Casarett and Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons: ISBN: 9780023646508

Klaasen, C.D., Amdur, M.O. and Doull, J., Macmillan 3rd ed. 1986

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 615.9/C335T/1986

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Agrochemicals: Composition, Production, Toxicology, Applications: ISBN: 9783527298525

Muller, F. (ed), Wiley-VCH 2000

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 668.6/A278

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Clinical Veterinary Toxicology: ISBN: 9780323011259

Plumlee, K.H., Mosby 2003

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number Q636.089/C641

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Principles of Environmental Toxicology: ISBN: 9780748403561

Shaw, I.C. and Chadwick J., Taylor and Francis 1998

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 615.902/S534p

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Reproduction in Mammals: 1, Germ Cells and Fertilization: ISBN: 9780521288613

Austin, C.R. and Short, R.V. (eds), Cambridge Univeristy Press 2nd ed. - Vol. 1 1982

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 599.016/R425/v.1/1982

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Reproduction in Mammals: 2, Embryonic and Fetal Development: ISBN: 9780521289627

Austin, C.R. and Short, R.V. (eds), Cambridge University Press 2nd ed. - Vol 2 1982

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 599.016/R425/v.2/1982

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Reproduction in Mammals: 3, Hormonal Control of Reproduction: ISBN: 9780521275941

Austin, C.R. and Short, R.V. (eds), Cambridge University Press 2nd ed. 1984

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 599.016/R425/v.3/1984

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Reproduction in Mammals: 5, Manipulating Reproduction: ISBN: 9780521314961

Austin, C.R. and Short, R.V. (eds), Cambridge University Press 2nd ed. - Vol. 5 1987

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 599.016/R425/V.5/1986

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes: ISBN: 1864962658

National Health and Medical Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) 7th ed. 2004

Note: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/pdf/ea16.pdf

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Reproduction in Mammals: 4, Reproductive Fitness: ISBN: 9780521319843

Austin, C.R. and Short, R.V. (eds), Cambridge University Press 2nd ed., Vol. 4 1985

Note: Held in Dixson Library - Call number 599.016/R425/v.4/1985

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus

Disclaimer

Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.

Assessment

Title	Exam Length	Weight	No. Words
Assignment 1		10%	2000
Assessment Notes
Critical review (essay) on a chosen topic

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1, 2, 4-6
Non-Official Examination		20%
Assessment Notes
Mid-semester

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Report		25%	2500
Assessment Notes
Practical reports

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Seminar		10%
Assessment Notes
Oral Presentations

Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Final Examination	2 hrs	35%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO)

Learning Outcome information is currently unavailable for this unit.

Graduate Attributes (GA)

	Attribute	Taught	Assessed	Practised
1	Knowledge of a Discipline Exams, assignments, reports, seminars, prac classes
2	Communication Skills Seminars, written reports
3	Global Perspectives International case studies
4	Information Literacy Study Guide, reports, seminars
5	Life-Long Learning Learning skills embedded in content.
6	Problem Solving Examination, practical classess, course, material.
7	Social Responsibility Ethics of animal use, welfare health embedded in course content.
8	Team Work Team practical classes and group reports.

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