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Aug 27, 2025
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MCOs for Faculty and Staff [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ANSC 110 - Introduction to Livestock Production
Credits: 5
Introduction to the livestock industry and its importance to the U.S. economy.
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
LEC Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
Formerly: AGPR 110.
Course Attribute(s): Transferable Elective
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 01.0302
Default Section Size/Cap: 20
Quarter(s) offered:
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