VETS4331 2010 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 or performance horse property. You are not permitted to substitute a goat dairy for a cattle dairy; or substitute alpacas, deer or goats for your sheep placement.

This practical work is in addition to the 9 days during Semesters 1 and 2 in First Year at Camden, which are intended to introduce the various classes of livestock and to demonstrate a number of handling and management techniques, which should be practised.

When visiting a commercial property, you should attempt to gain an appreciation of the weekly routines.

Please note that it is not permissible to count the same days twice for two different species. For example, 5 days on a beef cattle property that runs sheep as, can only be submitted as a total of 5 days beef. Students will have to attend another property for their sheep work.


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, overalls 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.