This is an introductory course to gain an understanding of the beef cow industry in Iowa and the United States. Students will gain skills of nutrition, economics, and forage utilization Read More »

Provides an in-depth background for utilizing basic swine man­agement principles.

Basic swine production skills and theory including nutrition, feeding, feed budgeting and feed handling, and general swine management practices to achieve successful grower-finisher and wean-to-finish management.

Basic introduction to swine confinement systems and manage­ment, including operation of equipment, ventilation systems and record keeping.

Course deals with swine management concerns in confinement operations.

A study of various aspects of swine production followed by in-depth units on farrowing management and production skills and techniques.

To provide students with hands on skills in artificial insemination in beef cows.To provide students with hands on skills in artificial insemination in beef cows.

Examination of nutritional principles, digestive systems, composition and nutritional characteristics of common feedstuffs, ration formulation and recommended animal feeding programs.

This course provides information about the cause, nature, prevention, and treatment of common health problems of farm animals. Topics include identifying animal behavior and developing a herd health program.

Animal environment and adaptation, animal health and animal behavior as it relates to production and non-production species.