This unit will provide you with a holistic approach to evaluating and maintaining animal behaviour and welfare in a variety of production animal settings. You will learn about the key concepts of animal welfare and their applications, as well as the principles of animal behaviour for a range of domestic animal species. You will develop practical and technical skills for high standards of animal welfare. You will explore regulations regarding animal welfare and develop strategies for compliance, particularly in the context of livestock production and supply chains. You will learn about the importance of animal welfare to the economic and social outputs of animal-based industries both in Australia and overseas.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Observation and student feedback

Placing a group assessment at the beginning of the term means that students who withdraw from the unit, which occurs more often at the start of term, cause significant disruptions to their assessment group. Group assessments should therefore be held later in the term.

Hold group assessments later in the term, preferably after census date.

Feedback from Class and SUTE feedback

Students continue to enjoy and derive great benefit from the residential school.

The residential school component for this unit should continue to be delivered, with a mix of individual and group tasks. There should continue to be an emphasis on hands-on learning.

Feedback from UC Reflections.

Conduct a major reevaluation of the learning material.

Refreshing this unit for the new iteration of AGRI12001 to have a welfare and behaviour focus will require a major revaluation of the unit's learning material. This process should begin in late 2025.