ANSC 442 - Advanced Meat Animal Evaluation and Livestock Selection

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall

Advanced techniques of evaluation of market swine, beef cattle and sheep. Selection of breeding animals for functional efficiency. Use of performance records in selection of breeding stock. Livestock judging team coaching techniques and techniques used in judging livestock shows will be discussed. Preparation for the National Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest. Field trips and presentation of oral reasons.

Prerequisite(s): ANSC 441 and instructor’s approval.