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3.00 Credits
A study of the history and importance of the beef cattle industry; phases of beef production, selection, breeding, feeding, and management of beef cattle. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Prerequisites: AGR 100. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A study of dairy breeds, calf raising, herd replacements, milk production, nutrition and management of dairy herds. Prerequisites: AGR 100 and 300. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Study of production management, nutrition, and breeding of farm animals. Will include on-the-farm training with livestock. Prerequisite: AGR 100.
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3.00 Credits
Origin, characteristics and developments of major breeds of dairy cattle. Improvement programs. Apply the principles involved in herd improvement to the selection of breeding animals for dairy herds. Fundamental aspects of evaluation of dairy cattle. Comparative terminology, decision-making and presentation of oral reasons. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Prerequisite: AGR 100. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study of the various phases of poultry production, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, nutrition, processing and management practices for commercial poultry operations. Prerequisite: AGR 100. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course to the veterinary laboratory for the animal health technologist. Laboratory safety, microscopy, blood collection and analysis from various species along with familiarization with other laboratory equipment and techniques are taught for development of proficient laboratory skills. Prerequisite: AGR 310. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
A study of the history and importance of the small and exotic animal industry; breeds, selection and management are topics which will be covered; Prerequisite: AGR 310. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles and their application in pork production - breeding, selection, nutrition, housing, equipment and economic management. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Prerequisite: AGR 100. (Fall)
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the animal health technology student to basic concepts, theories and techniques of veterinary hematology and microbiology. Basic normal values of various species of animals will be covered with common microorganisms of animal diseases. Prerequisites: AGR 310 and 322. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
The organization of agribusiness, its development in local communities, and the roles played by farmers, farm suppliers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, consumers and government. Analysis of the job opportunities in agribusiness. (Spring)
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