VET 1120 Introduction to Large Animal Sciences: Handling & Husbandry

Introduction to Large Animal Sciences will provide the student with knowledge and practical experience of safe handling practices and husbandry management for a variety of farm animal species. Specifically, students will learn about animal contributions to our society, production systems, animal breeding, nutrition, and contemporary issues surrounding agriculture today.

Prerequisites: NONE

Course Outcomes

• The student will demonstrate their knowledge of contemporary issues in animal agriculture through discussion of these issues.
• The student will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of animal science and livestock production systems and management.
• The student will demonstrate knowledge of, and be able to discuss contributions of animal production and its commodities to society.

Credit Hours: 3

• Classroom: 3 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Veterinary Technology

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No