Ruminant Production Systems (ANIM3125)

Course overview

Advanced concepts and practices used in the sustainable management of cattle, sheep and goat enterprises in Australia.

Evidence of immunity to Q fever is mandatory for the In Person offering of course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.

Thisﾠcourse will cover advanced concepts in the management and husbandryﾠof cattle (both dairy and beef), sheep and goats.ﾠWe will also cover aspects of economic and environmental sustainability as relevant to the target species.ﾠMuch of what we discuss will be aimed at best practice - not necessarily the only practice suitable for various production systems. Students will cover topics such as parasites, pasture management as well asﾠgeneral husbandry and management practices.

This course will encourage interaction among students and teaching staff, including problem based learning and self directed lecture modules. We expect that you will read widely and ask questions.

Course requirements

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

ANIM2053

Recommended prerequisites

We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:

ANIM1014

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

ANIM2054, ANIM3012

Restrictions

In Person offering restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements.

Jointly taught details

This course is jointly-taught with:

• Another instance of the same course

This course shares content with ANIM3125 In Person, with activities and assessment that may vary (Online modules for External) to suit the mode and campus of study.

Course staff

Timetable

Additional timetable information

The lectures in this course will be provided in a flexible format where students can listen and interact at their own pace with each module. A new topic will be covered each week. The use ofﾠthe discussion board is highly encouraged so other students can see your questions and find the answers quickly.

Aims and outcomes

To provide students with the knowledge and skills associated with advanced concepts and practices used in the management and production of ruminant animals for the production of meat, milk, and fibre.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Sequential Online Questions 1 - Doe Management

• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

5%

Due date

26/07/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Sequential Online Questions 2 - Parasitology

• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

5%

Due date

9/08/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Sequential Online Questions 3 - Birthing

• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

5%

Due date

30/08/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Sequential Online Questions 4 - Selection and breeding

• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

5%

Due date

4/10/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01

Task description

Submission guidelines

Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Case Study - Production Management Plan

Mode

Written

Category

Paper/ Report/ Annotation

Weight

35%

Due date

9/10/2024 3:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L04, L05

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your assignment task, in Blackboard, via TurnItIn link by the submission deadline.

You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.

Legal Declaration

By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy (http://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.60.04-student-integrity-and-misconduct) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Sequential Online Questions 5 - Meat Quality

• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

5%

Due date

25/10/2024 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L02

Task description

Submission guidelines

Click 'Save and Submit' at the end of the Blackboard Quiz to submit your answers.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Must be applied for with UQ approved reasons.

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed before the due date and time of the assessment item.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).

Final Exam

• Hurdle
• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

40%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L06

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Additional course grading information

COURSE GRADING RULES AND ASSESSMENT HURDLES

Students must score 50% or greater in the end-of-semester exam in order to pass the course.

If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course based on the cumulative mark of all assessments, and the student does NOT score a result greater than 50% in the final exam, they are unable to achieve a grade higher than a 3 (failing grade) for the course.

You must address any additional assessment requirements identified in this eCP.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

Please note the following when writing assignments

You must not re-use past work from previous assessments in your assignments.

Turnitin

Assignmentsﾠthat are required to be submitted throughﾠTurnItIn, mustﾠonlyﾠbe uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course Blackboard site. If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action.ﾠ

Release of marks

Unless specifically indicated by the lecturer involved, every attempt will be made to have the results for progressive assessment tasks available within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester, the results will be available before the day of your end of semester examination in the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. Results and feedback availability will be advised to you by email or announced via the course Blackboard site.

Re-mark Applications – refer to theﾠUniversity's Re-mark Policyﾠto check your eligibility

• Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:
• You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback
• Your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid
• Wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade.
• Remark applicationsﾠwill notﾠbe considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.ﾠ

Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred In-Semester Examinations)

Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on theﾠmy.UQﾠwebsite

• Apply for a deferred examination
• Information on supplementary assessment

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.