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AGS 552 - Beef Feedlot Production


CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Course will provide an in-depth, intense, and hands-on approach to feeding cattle in a feedlot operation. Topics will include buying, selling, nutrition, and health of feedlot cattle. Other topics will cover facility design, equipment, and management of a feedlot operation. Students will also perform various management skills related to feedlot operations such as vaccinations, processing, and implanting. Students will have the opportunity to also obtain BQA certification.



Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate various cattle feedlot management skills including vaccinations, nutrition, processing, and other management and handling skills.

2. Identify common feedlot health issues.
3. Design a modern beef feedlot operation.
4. Evaluate and select beef cattle for carcass traits.



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