PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL BREEDING

ANSCI/DYSCI 363

Course Description

Application of the principles of quantitative genetics to the improvement of livestock and poultry; breeding value estimation and selection techniques; effects of inbreeding and hybrid vigor; crossbreeding systems.

Prerequisties

ANSCI/DYSCI 361 or concurrent enrollment

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.25

4.53% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

7.37% from Historical

A Rate

20%

-47.14% from Historical

Class Size

-33.47% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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