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Animal Husbandry Courses - Blue Mountains

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Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I )

Develop a sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as a basis to understanding the care and management of animals. This course is the starting point for working with animals in any situation. Study - cells & tissues; the digestive system; the circulatory system; the urinary system; the nervous system; respiration; the reproductive system; muscles & meat; the skeleton; animal growth, development, and the endocrine system; and the comparison of different animals.

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Animal Breeding For Beginners

Family planning pays dividends Plan and implement animal breeding programs using genetic theory, practical applications to daily husbandry practice, and management of animal breeding programs. This course includes a sound introduction to genetics. Relevant to any type of animal. Personal guidance from highly qualified and experienced animal scientists and practitioners. Topics covered include: introduction to genetics; selection; pure breeding; introduction to cross breeding; cross breeding and livestock improvement. Animal breeding can be anything from a serious hobby or part time business (eg. breeding and selling pets), through to a very serious and possibly highly sophisticated profession. This course provides an excellent starting point whatever level you plan to operate at.

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Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III)

EVALUATE AND SELECT FEEDS Learn the composition of a range of feeds, including pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed, and other edible plants. This course also explains the role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets. It equips you with the skills required to evaluate feeding and select appropriate feeds - for digestibility and nutritional content - applicable to real life farming situations. What do Animals Eat? Learn to manage food and nutrition for pets, farm animals or wildlife in zoos. Learn the composition of a range of feeds, including pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed, and other edible plants. This course also explains the role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets. It equips you with the skills required to evaluate feeding and select appropriate feeds - for digestibility and nutritional content - applicable to real life farming situations.

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Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II)

A solid introduction to animal health, where you learn to assess animal health, explain a variety of conditions and identify appropriate treatments or responses to a range of more common complaints or illnesses. It is helpful to complete Animal Husbandry I before attempting this course.

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Biochemistry - Animal Processes (III)

This course part of many advanced courses such as our many health science advanced diplomas and some horticultural diplomas Further develop your knowledge of biochemistry. Recently updated (2009), this course is designed for people working or wishing to work in a human or animal health or science related profession, as practitioner, educator or researcher. In Biochemistry III (Animal Biochemical Processes) you have the opportunity to learn more about the metabolic processes comprise all the reactions in an organism that sustain its life. This course focuses on the major metabolic pathways, as well as cellular transport, electron transfer and energy production amongst other. Suggested Prior Learning: Biochemistry II or equivalent

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Calf Rearing

Successful completion of this course/module will develop your ability to independently analyse and make decisions about the management requirements of calf rearing.

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Ornithology For Beginners

DISCOVER THE AMAZING WORLD OF BIRDS! Learn with us what is a bird, how they evolved, what adaptations they developed to be able to colonize air, land and water so successfully! This course is designed for people working or wishing to work with birds and animals, life scientists and environmental researchers and consultants, amateur bird watchers, or anyone working with birds. The aim of this course is to introduce the student to the many interesting and diverse bird species, and their physiology and habitats. You will learn a wide variety of bird facts, through a combination of tools such as reading, interacting with tutors, undertaking research and practical tasks, and observing birds!

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Certificate

Certificate in Animal Husbandry

The Certificate in Animal Husbandry is an entry level course suitable for students who wish to gain knowledge related to companion animals and livestock. The qualification consists of 600 hours of study divided into core and elective modules of study. “Choice of electives allows students to structure their learning around subjects that are relevant to their situation or interests.” M. Cullen - Dip. Landcare & Natural Resources, Assoc. Dip. SMI, B. Teaching

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Advanced Certificate

Advanced Certificate In Applied Animal Science

A specially designed certificate for people wishing to work or working in animal care, animal health care or environment wishing to deepen their knowledge in animal care, animal science and zoology. Also very good foundation for those considering higher qualifications in animal studies, like Zoology, Mammalogy or Biology, as a shorter qualification before committing to longer studies.

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Diploma in Animal Management

Learn to Manage Animals of all types in Captivity.

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Advanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma In Agriculture - Animal Husbandry

This course provides training for people wishing to work in agriculture at a technician or management level; in positions such as a farm manager, technical representatives, trainers or consultants. Learn about general animal care, health and welfare; and farm animal production, as a foundation for a professional career. The Advanced Diploma in Agriculture - Animal Husbandry is a complete qualification for people wishing to work in agriculture at a technician or management level; in positions such as a farm manager, technical representatives, trainers or consultants.

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