AN 315 - Beef Production

3 Credits

Outline Effective Date: 2019 Fall
Version # 1

Lecture Hours: 42
Lab Hours: 14
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the beef industry in Canada. The main focus of the course is on beef cow-calf and feedlot operations. Topics include cattle types, animal handling facilities, feeding management, seasonal activities, genetics and breeding programs, economics, and marketing. Emphasis is placed on knowledge for employment and enterprise management decision-making.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None