VETS4331 2008 Animal Husbandry Practical Report Submissions

Extramural Practical Work Placements

When to Commence Practical Work

Extramural Practical Work Placements commence at the completion of all units of study for years 1 and 2. If all units of study are finalised in second semester, students may commence placements in January. If all units of study are finalised in first semester, students may commence placements in September. Placements are undertaken in all vacation periods.

Compulsory Species Requirements

Students must complete the following species requirements to fulfil the unit of study:

Horse Stud - 5 Days
Dairy Cattle - 5 Days
Beef Cattle - 5 Days
Sheep - 5 Days
Pigs - 3 Days
Poultry - 2 Days

Total - 25 Days

All placements for compulsory species are arranged through the Faculty on accredited properties, listed in the Faculty’s Property Database. The horse placement must be completed on a horse stud, not a riding school. You are not permitted to substitute a goat dairy for a cattle dairy; or substitute alpacas, deer or goats for your sheep placement.

Appropriate Attire

It is an issue of occupational health and safety and professional attitude that appropriate attire be worn when attending extramural placements. On farms, overall and safety shoes and when necessary examination gloves are appropriate. Insurance coverage should not be compromised by failure to be suitably equipped for the work that you are undertaking. When attending external veterinary practices, a clean white laboratory coat and closed shoes are appropriate.