Animal Husbandry
Work Integrated Learning on campus
This training program is for eligible University of Queensland students.
Designed for UQ Veterinary Science undergraduate students to gain a competitive edge in the workplace.
Students will engage in a range of practical, face-to-face activities to enhance their livestock handling and husbandry skills across beef cattle and sheep operations.
How you'll learn
You'll engage in training across both species of sheep and cattle during a 2-week Work Integrated Learning (WIL) on campus program.
Each day will involve a 6 hour training session.
Assessment
You'll be assessed through practical demonstrations.
Start dates
Week 1: Sheep
29 June — 3 July 2026
Week 2: Beef cattle
6—10 July 2026
Students can enrol in one or both weeks.
This program is available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) program at UQ.
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
Resources
2026 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 681.9 KB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
- Non-subsidised fee: $825 for week 1 program; $1,650 for both 1 & 2 weeks program
- UQ School of Veterinary Science subsidised fee for eligible students: $408 for week 1 program; $816 for both 1 & 2 weeks program
Students learn:
- animal handling
- animal welfare
- behaviour monitoring
- drafting
- identification systems
- routine husbandry practices, including:
- feeding
- health care
- treatments
- pasture management
- milking activities
- equipment maintenance
- biosecurity requirements.
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