ANSC 3550

Dairy Cattle Nutrition

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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. ANSC 2120 is recommended.

• 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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