Wairarapa College
9AGR2
Healthy, Happy Livestock
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Grace.
Livestock are an integral part of farming in New Zealand. They provide us with a range of useful products but they must be looked after.
In this course you will look at the knowledge required and management practices used by farmers to maintain the health and wellbeing of livestock to produce at their best.
This course will utilise our school farm, and local vets.
Wairarapa College Farm - Cattle at the gate 2022
Learning Opportunities
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of ruminant and non-ruminant farm animals.
- Identify important livestock species farmed in New Zealand and be able to describe their whakapapa and how that can be altered through genetics and selection.
- Identify the characteristics between healthy and unhealthy animals.
- Explain management practices that maintain the health of livestock.
- Be confident at handling livestock in the yards and being able to administer a range of medical interventions.
- Supplement feed both young and mature livestock.
- Awareness of current animal welfare practices.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2B8 Hard cover notebook and device.
Pathway
Disclaimer
COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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