Dairy Cattle Breeding and Evaluation

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Evaluation, selection, and breeding of dairy cattle based on pedigrees, genotypes, production records, type classification, and sire analysis. Discussion and practice of the fundamental aspects of evaluation based on records and type. Practice decision making and developing genetic management plans for individual cows and a dairy herd. Discussion of major dairy breeds including their predominant characteristics and specific aspects of breeding management. Discussion of reproductive technologies used to transfer and improve dairy cattle genetics. Corequisites: DS 312L . Notes: Odd Spring.