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2.00 Credits
Science, technology, and business associated with production, processing, and marketing of milk and milk products. Biology of dairy cattle with emphasis on genetics, reproduction, lactation, and nutrition. Management of dairy herds. II. (2H,2 Credits)
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2.00 Credits
Critical appraisal of dairy cattle conformation and experience in linear trait scoring, linear trait relationships to profitability, competitive judging; written and oral justification; organization and conduct of shows and contests; showmanship. II. (6L,2 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
Variable credit course.
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3.00 Credits
Variable credit course.
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3.00 Credits
Variable credit course.
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3.00 Credits
Application of basic principles of nutrition in developing rations for dairy herds. Emphasis is placed on appropriate use of forages, ration formulation techniques, development of profitable rations, and ration delivery. I (3H,3 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
Development, function, and use of dairy information systems including computerized performance testing programs for dairy cattle improvement and dairy herd management. (3H,3 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
This is a capstone course addressing issues of importance in the dairy industry and society in general. The course will emphasize the use of writing to promote critical thinking, evaluation and problem solving, and developing and presenting persuasive arguments. Instruction will be provided on selecting, securing, and succeeding in careers (career choices, resumes, application letters, interviewing, etc.) (3H,3 Credits) I.
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3.00 Credits
Application of genetic principles to dairy cattle improvement. Setting goals for genetic improvement, characteristics of traits included in selection, current methods of estimating breeding values, the role of artificial insemination and breed associations in genetic improvement, cattle genetics. II (2H,3L,3 Credits)
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2.00 Credits
Principles and techniques in reproductive physiology and herd management related to health, record keeping, estrus detection and synchronization, and ultrasonography. Ovarian function and superovulation, semen handling, artificial insemination and pregnancy detection are also considered. I. (1H,3L,2 Credits)
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