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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive study of livestock reproduction, the single most important economic factor of livestock production. It covers the anatomy, physiology, and endocrine aspects of livestock reproduction. Estrous synchronization, artificial insemination, pregnancy testing, and management systems are covered as well as economic considerations to maximize profits. Emphasis is on beef production, but other types of livestock are discussed. The lab component of this course gives students the opportunity to study the reproductive anatomy and physiology of reproductive tracts of live animals. The lab also allows students to practice techniques in estrous synchronization, artificial insemination, pregnancy detection, and palpation on live animals. (3 lect hrs, 1 lab hr/week)
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of the equine industry. It will provide students with foundational knowledge of the proper ways to manage equine. This includes, purpose & breeds, nutrition, health and exercise physiology.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge of equine nutrient requirements and how they affect a horse?s performance. This course involves the analysis of equine digestive systems including, metabolic and digestive disorders. The students also evaluate nutritive needs as they relate to feed composition, vitamins and mineral nutrition, and general feeding and management.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to perform artificial insemination on cattle.
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3.00 Credits
This course applies the understanding of equine anatomy and physiology to practical horsemanship and farrier science. This course focuses on lower limb anatomy and the interaction of skeleto-muscular systems on locomotion and pathology. Basic farrier theory, including shoe selection and foot and leg care will also be introduced.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
The intership course provides students in any general or transfer discipline a means to integrate classroom theory with workplace practice. Students will be placed in a working/learning environment that provides for structured learning, workplace experience, and mentoring by a professional.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive study of livestock reproduction, the single most important economic factor of livestock production. It covers the anatomy, physiology and endocrine aspects of livestock reproduction. Estrous synchronization, artificial insemination, pregnancy testing, and management systems are covered as well as economic considerations to maximize profits. Emphasis is on cattle reproduction, but other types of livestock are discussed.
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4.00 Credits
This course presents a scientific, yet practical approach to the study of feeding farm animals for growth, production, finish, reproduction, and work. Elements and constituents of feed stuffs are studied along with the requirements of animals. Students learn to properly balance rations, using a variety of methods. The course emphasizes the use of both home grown and commercial feed to obtain optimum results. This course is designed to introduce students to feeding practices of farm animals and give them a broad understanding of the livestock feeds industry, including the challenges and opportunities associated with it.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of beef production from a scientific and practical point of view. It includes the economics of production and how to maximize profits, using the latest in scientific and management techniques. Financial, production, and genetic aspects are stressed, including the use of both the animal and basic production unit. Particular emphasis is place on Western Production conditions, including cow/calf operations, stocker programs, and the production of market beef.
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