| Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95 | |||
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| ANS115 19956-99999 | LEC
LAB | 3 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) | 2 Period(s)
3 Period(s) |
| Livestock Selection and Evaluation | |||
| Selection and improvement of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine, and stock horses. Study of the skeleton and its influence on shape, muscle structure, and general economic usefulness. Critical appraisal of animals and their value for agricultural purposes. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ANS110 or permission of instructor. | |||
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies: | |
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| ANS115 19956-99999 | Livestock Selection and Evaluation |
| 1. | Explain the importance of selection and evaluation of livestock for the farm business. (I) |
| 2. | Describe typical characteristics of common livestock, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, market lambs, quarter horses, and sheep. (II, III, IV, V, VI, VII) |
| 3. | Practice individual judging of common livestock, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, market lambs, quarterhorses, and sheep. (II, III, IV, VI, VI, VII) |
| MCCCD Official Course Outline: | |
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| ANS115 19956-99999 | Livestock Selection and Evaluation |
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