ANSC 3550

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ANSC 3550
Dairy Cattle Nutrition

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Provides a foundation in the principles of dairy cattle nutrition and dairy ration formulation with emphasis on application of feeding programs on dairy farms. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on evaluation of feeds, use of ration formulation software for ration evaluation and formulation, and case study analysis of dairy farms.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ANSC 2500 or permission of instructor.

Outcomes
  • Students will develop critical thinking skills in dairy cattle nutrition and its application on dairy farms.
  • Students will learn how to use ration evaluation and formulation software.
  • Students will gain experience working in groups as part of case study farm analyses and a group project.
  • Students will learn how to integrate dairy cattle nutrition programs into other aspects of dairy herd management.
  • Students will develop verbal communication skills as part of group presentations.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1316 ANSC 3550   LEC 001

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  • Prerequsite: ANSC 2500 or permission of instructor.

  •  1317 ANSC 3550   LAB 401

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