SWINE PRODUCTION

ANSCI 432

Course Description

Application of research findings in breeding, feeding, management and marketing to modernize production. Lab may include farm visits, practical exercises in testing changes, and "tools" used by producers.

Prerequisties

ANSCI/DYSCI/NUTRSCI 311 , ANSCI/DYSCI 361 , ANSCI/DYSCI 434 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.55

-5.57% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

70%

2.16% from Historical

Class Size

-7.41% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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