BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION

ANSCI 431

Course Description

Application of genetics, systems of mating, physiology, nutrition and economics to the production of beef.

Prerequisties

ANSCI/DYSCI/NUTRSCI 311 , ANSCI/DYSCI 361 , and (ANSCI/DYSCI 434 or concurrent registration) or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.42

9.47% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

2.29% from Historical

A Rate

50%

82.79% from Historical

Class Size

-54.26% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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