ANIMAL SCIENCE

Students will learn about breeds of livestock, selection, reproduction, diseases, and management of different types and species of livestock. Students will also practice selection of different classes and species of animals. The student will learn about modern techniques of livestock management that are common to specific species.

First 9 Weeks

• Introduction and course requirements
• Careers in animal science and required skills / Individual shop skills
• Breeds of livestock / Individual shop skills
• Anatomy and physiology of livestock / Individual shop skills
• Selection of classes of livestock / Individual shop skills
• Livestock reproduction and parturition / Individual shop skills
• Livestock nutrition and feeds / Individual shop skills
• Livestock grooming / Individual shop skills
• Livestock ethics / Individual shop skills
• Quality counts program / Individual shop skills