AGS - 401 Swine Production

(3 s.h.)

This course applies advanced principles of swine production and management. Areas of emphasis include: a review of swine husbandry practices, which result in greater performance and profit; livestock facilities requirements and maintenance, animal health, reproduction, and nutritional requirements. Students will have the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to the swine operation at the NIACC Farm Lab.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0