AG124 - Techniques of Livestock Selection

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite: AG 149 Principles of Animal Science.

Focus is given to livestock selection and evaluation of cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats. You will gain an understanding of form and function as it relates to livestock selection. Time is spent learning descriptive terminology, evaluating structural correctness, body capacity, balance, and muscularity. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of genetic tools used in each species to aid in evaluation such as Expected Progeny Differences. REQUIRED FOR LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM MEMBERS.

Book Requirements: N
Transfer: N