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AGRI 203 - Livestock Selection and Evaluation


PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This course is designed to teach livestock visual evaluation, determine grading and marketing of livestock species, and interpret production data for different management scenarios. In addition, students will enhance their logical thinking, reasoning, and communication skills.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Critically evaluate and determine a rank of livestock based on visual appraisal, production data, and expected progeny differences.
  2. Develop sound reasoning skills to evaluate a situation or task by utilizing logical thinking.
  3. Develop a comprehensive, detailed oral presentation to defend the decisions made.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Growth and Development of Body Tissues

Breeding Stock Selection

Live Animal Evaluation

Evaluation of Animal Performance Data

Feeder Livestock Selection

Wholesale and Retail Cuts of Meat
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