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PRODUCTION MEDICINE II

MEDSC-V 703
Course Description

Investigate and analyze farm and laboratory data and evaluate recommendations using benefit/cost analyses. Perform milking system, milking procedure, and environmental management evaluations.

Prerequisites

Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with fourth year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
2.29

92.86% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
57.14%

92.86% from Historical

Class Size
7

-15.74% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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