ANSC 253 - Small Scale Farm Animal Production

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall

A look at small scale farm production with a focus on the meat animal production of sheep, goats, rabbit, and poultry including ratites, and wildlife ranching. Course will also look at wool/mohair and fur-animal production, raising of miniature pigs and horses and aquaculture systems. Students will look at how small scale animal production today has been influenced by producer and consumer attitudes related to sustainability, natural and organic production practices, opportunities for niche and farm fresh marketing, and cultural preferences for animal products.