ASC 406 - BEEF CATTLE SCIENCE

College of Ag, Food and Environment

Credit(s): 4

Scope and importance of the beef cattle industry; roles of the major cattle breeds and organizations associated with the beef cattle industry; application of equipment, identification, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health, marketing, taxation and management principles to beef cattle production; impact of current economic, social and environmental issues on the beef cattle industry. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours.

Prereq: ASC 300, ASC 362, ASC 364 and ASC 378 or consent of instructor.