Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a livestock management program, write a r sum , complete an interview, and identify ways to improve community relations. This course introduces records and record keeping systems utilized in the livestock industry. Topics include heritability, cattle performance data, swine performance data, and poultry production. Upon completion, students should be able to select animals based on performance records, evaluate performance of operations, and complete production records. This course covers principles of reproductive physiology and their practical farm applications.
Emphasis is placed on cattle and swine reproduction.
Upon completion, students should be able to recognize reproductive anatomy, describe hormone function, and be able to breed animals naturally and artificially.