DANS 160 - Introduction to Dairy Science

Institution:

SUNY Morrisville (formerly Morrisville State College)

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Description:

An introductory course to the dairy industry with a focus on its evolution and the scope of New York's, United States' and the world's industry. It wilinclude discussion of farm types, production techniques, breeds of cattle, cattle behavior and selection, economics and trends. Dairy products will be studied, as well as consumer trends, milk quality and processing, a section on farm organization, cooperative careers, farm management structure and the future of the industry will be included. The lab will supplement the lecture and will include animal behavior, marketing, performing milk quality tests, and field trips. 3 credits, (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), fall semester

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.morrisville.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 684-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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