Intensive Production Medicine

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VETS 5002
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Course ID
204997
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Animal and Vet Sci
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of intensive production species and the common problems encountered within these systems. Emphasis will be placed on pigs, poultry and aquaculture industries.

Course learning outcomes

  • To have a knowledge of the common problems encountered within aquaculture industries
  • To have a knowledge of the common problems encountered within pig industries
  • To have a knowledge of the common problems encountered within the poultry industries
  • To be able to assess the common problems encountered within intensive production industries
  • To be able to conduct a clinical audit of intensive production facilities
  • To be able to prepare a veterinary health plan for an intensive production facility

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of VETS5005 General Pathology/VETS5007 Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Theriogenology

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed VETSC7004RW Intensive Production Medicine at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine