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Oct 10, 2024
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2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog
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ANSC 110 - Introduction to Livestock Production Credits: 5 LEC hours per week: 5 Introduction to the livestock industry and its importance to the U.S. economy. Formerly: AGPR 110. Course Outcomes:
- Identify the animal contributions to human needs.
- Discuss the market classes and grades of farm animals.
- Explain the principles of genetics and physiology involved in animal production.
- Identify and describe the production characteristics of the major breeds and apply these to programs and specific production schemes necessary for maximum economic return.
- Recognize and discuss the management procedures within specific production schemes for each species of farm animal.
Course Topics:
- The Livestock Industry
- Livestock Products
- Livestock Processing & Market Classes
- Genetics and Reproduction
- Nutrients, Digestion, Absorption & Requirements
- Growth and Development
- Lactation
- Adaptation to the Environment
- Animal Health
- Beef Production
- Dairy Production
- Swine Production
- Sheep Production
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
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