AGRI 203 - Livestock Selection and Evaluation

PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 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:

Critically evaluate and determine a rank of livestock based on visual appraisal, production data, and expected progeny differences.
Develop sound reasoning skills to evaluate a situation or task by utilizing logical thinking.
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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AGRI 203 - Livestock Selection and Evaluation