AGRM 2140/2141♦ - Farm Animal Health and Management Practices

4 credit(s)

This course introduces the student to basic health management and disease prevention programs for farm animals with a study of the characteristics and symptoms, prevention and treatment of major diseases and internal and external parasites. Students learn livestock management practices and skills including dehorning, castrating, implanting, identification, foot care, vaccinating, and preparation for show and sale. Students receive group and individual instruction in these skills. The course also includes a study of buildings and equipment needed for raising and handling livestock. S
3 hours lecture / 2 hours laboratory