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MEAT ANIMAL PRODUCTION I

FISC 101
Course Description

In this course, students will be focusing on the ruminant livestock production systems. Students will evaluate and design the implementation of foundational principles in beef cattle, sheep and goat production. Through the connecting of production system to market costs and revenues, students will gain an in-depth understanding of meat animal livestock production. Students will have hands-on experiences in beef cattle, sheep and goat management.

Prerequisites

Declared in the Farm & Industry Short Course program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.17

5.56% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
50%

20% from Historical

Class Size
6

No change from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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