ANSC 402: Sheep and Goat Production

Course Description

The objective of this course is to understand the core principles of sheep and goat production. This course covers topics including common breeds, reproduction, breeding and selection, nutrition, health, fiber production, and management. Some lectures will be at the University farms. Other lectures will include demonstrations of sheep and goats evaluation principles, neonatal lamb and kid health, body condition scoring, and lamb and goat cooking. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: ANSC 223 or equivalent.