Overview
Description
This course will cover relevant principles of cattle management. Topics include production systems, breeds, health, nutrition, reproduction, lactation physiology, business management, and contemporary challenges associated with beef and dairy cattle.
Requirements
Prerequisites
AGSC 206
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): AGSC 206.
Units
Lecture2
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe cattle production systems in USA.
- demonstrate application of managerial skills and production techniques through hands-on exercises during laboratory practicals.
- define cattle breeds employed in the beef and dairy industries of USA.
- articulate the principles of management of beef and dairy cattle.
- evaluate the challenges and success of beef and dairy cattle enterprises.
- evaluate reproductive, nutritional, and health management of beef and dairy cattle enterprises.
- discuss the importance and the challenges of the cattle industry.