ANSC 5550

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ANSC 5550

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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.

Comments Recommended prerequisite: ANSC 2120.

Outcomes
  • Apply critical thinking skills to dairy cattle nutrition and its application on dairy farm.
  • Implement ration evaluation and apply to formulation software.
  • Collaborate on farm analysis projects.
  • Integrate dairy cattle nutrition programs into other aspects of dairy herd management.
  • Articulate results of research investigations to an audience.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ANSC 3550

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2191 ANSC 5550   LEC 001

  •  2192 ANSC 5550   LAB 401