Intro to Animal Science

Catalog description

A course introducing students to the scope of the livestock industry, and management of beef cattle, sheep, dairy cattle, swine and poultry. Students are exposed to a foundation knowledge base in livestock breeding, genetics, reproduction and nutrition. Students also learn about products produced in animal agriculture such as wool, meat (pork, lamb and beef), dairy, and poultry products. Additionally, students explain current political and socioeconomic issues in the animal agriculture industry.