ANSC 1205 Ruminant Animal Production
Course Information
| Course Number | ANSC 1205 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Ruminant Animal Production |
| Description | Students will critically evaluate genetic, reproductive, economic and management criteria that influence profitability and sustainability of ruminants as viable agricultural animal enterprises in Minnesota, the United States and the World. This course will specifically focus on ruminant animals such as dairy, beef cattle, sheep and goats, as productive enterprises, including milk production, dairy-beef feedlot, as well as other ruminant animal production enterprises. Course enrollees will concentrate on current resources available to the industry via the Internet, guest speakers, tours and industry publications. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Determine the economics of large and small ruminant industries in Minnesota, the U.S. and the World.
- Describe ruminant production systems.
- Apply knowledge of ruminant disease prevention and management.
- Investigate principles of growth and development in ruminant livestock species.
- Apply reproductive technology and management for ruminants.
- Identify genetic improvement, selection and evaluation systems in ruminant livestock production.
- Acquire knowledge in product quality and marketing as it relates to ruminant livestock production.
- Practice and integrate principles of nutrition as it relates to sustainable and efficient ruminant livestock production.
- Analyze Ruminant Animal Production Systems.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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