Small-scale pasture-based production of animals for niche and specialty markets. Species and breed selection facilities housing and nutritional requirements for livestock including cattle sheep goats hogs rabbits and poultry. Students will learn how to identify appropriate species and breeds for specific farm needs and will demonstrate an understanding of small-scale sustainable livestock production utilizing grass as the primary feed source. (Fall)
Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Two hours lecture and three hours of lab each week
Note
Additional course fee(s) required.