ANSC 4120

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ANSC 4120
Whole-Farm Nutrient Management

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Provides students with an understanding of the concepts and practices underlying whole-farm nutrient management planning of livestock and dairy farms. Improving profitability and efficiency are key factors considered while improving air and water quality associated with dairy production. Students learn about nutrient management on (Concentrated) Animal Feeding Operations ((C)AFO's) and conduct a whole farm nutrient balance for a farm of choice. This course integrates crop and manure management with nutrition and herd management to provide a broad but focused and action-oriented approach. The course utilizes three software programs for nutrient management planning and herd nutritional management: Cropware, the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS), and the Whole Farm Nutrient Mass Balance program. Current topics are also discussed, such as greenhouse gas emissions and impacts of dairy and livestock production and local versus global food production and environmental impacts.


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors.

Distribution Requirements (AFS-AG, SCH-AG)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ANSC 6120

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3509 ANSC 4120   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR Morrison Hall 164
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Ketterings, Q

      Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Preferred prerequisite: ANSC 4110. Enrollment limited to: seniors, juniors, and graduate students.

  •  3510 ANSC 4120   LAB 401

  •  
    • T Morrison Hall 164
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Ketterings, Q

      Van Amburgh, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person