ANSC 442 - Advanced Meat Animal Evaluation and Livestock Selection

Institution:

The University of Tennessee-Martin

Subject:

Description:

Advanced techniques of evaluation of market swine, beef cattle and sheep. Selection of breeding animals for functional efficiency. Use of performance records in selection of breeding stock. Livestock judging team coaching techniques and techniques used in judging livestock shows will be discussed. Preparation for the National Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest. Field trips and presentation of oral reasons. Two one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab. Prereq: ANSC 441 and instructor's approval.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utm.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 881-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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