Sheep and Goat Production and Management

Catalog description

ANSC 308 Sheep and Goat Production and Management (3) encompasses the requisite information for students to manage any of the small ruminant livestock species including meat and wool sheep, hair sheep, and meat goats. Students will critically evaluate genetic, reproductive, nutritional, economic, and management criteria that influence profitability and sustainability of small ruminants as viable agricultural animal enterprises in Pennsylvania, the United States and the world. Hands-on learning to develop practical management skills will be provided via the laboratories held at the Penn State Sheep Barns.