This course provides a comprehensive overview of the livestock and poultry industries, emphasizing the application of biological science in contemporary livestock practices, with particular attention to production, marketing, and distribution.
Prerequisites
None
1. Analyze current trends in animal and poultry science as they pertain to contemporary livestock production.
2. Identify major United States and global regions involved in poultry and livestock production.
3. Explain the significance of reproduction in the management of livestock herds.
4. Identify essential nutrients required in livestock feed for optimal growth and development.
5. Describe appropriate procedures for selecting breeding stock, including evaluation through judging, pedigree analysis, and production records.
6. Identify the grading systems and criteria used to evaluate live animals and carcasses.
7. Identify diseases commonly associated with livestock production in Gila County and Arizona.
8. Describe the role of the American horse in contemporary society.
9. Explain the significance of reproduction, management, nutrition, and selection in the equine industry.
10. Explain the significance of reproduction, management, nutrition, and selection in the poultry industry.