Identify and manage cattle, sheep, horses and goats.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to understand and manage cattle, sheep, horses and goats which includes learning about their behavioural characteristics, welfare requirements, handling and transportation.
You'll gain skills in:
- Understanding the basic behaviour of livestock
- Understanding their welfare requirements, low stress handling and transportation
- Using safe work practices
- Handle, gather and move large animals
- Assessing the condition of livestock
- Relocating large animals
- Completing relevant documentation
- Complying with legal and legislative requirements
Course Requirements
Travel is required for site visits. Please contact the lecturer prior to the course if you have any concerns.
Certification
Upon successful completion students will be issued with a Certificate of Participation. Please note: This is not an accredited course.
Contact Details
For more information about this course and to enrol contact Anna Hall, Lecturer - Northam Campus:
Study options and how to apply
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Semester 2, 2023
Muresk - Livestock Management and Control - 17 to 20 October
| Duration | 4 Days |
| When | Semester 2, 2023 |
| Where | Muresk |
| How | On Campus |
| Course fee | $809.15 |
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