ANSC 420 (620) - Swine Science

Institution:

The University of Tennessee-Martin

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Description:

Programs in breeding, feeding, management, marketing and methods of production. Trends in production, processing and consumption. Research results. Trips to swine farms, feeding operations and markets. Progressive look at the swine industry focusing on management programs in areas of production, including selection, breeding, feeding, health, facilities, and environmental management, and strategies utilized in contracting, marketing and the value-added processing of pork. Information on consumer food preferences, current swine research, societal concerns and industry practices will be used along with trips to swine farms and related industries to reinforce best management practices in the swine industry. Two one-hour lectures and one three-hour lab. Prereq: ANSC 350; Junior standing in Animal Science or Pre-Vet options or permission of instructor.

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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