AS 4027 - Small Ruminant Science

This is a comprehensive introduction to the feeding, breeding, housing, care and management of sheep. While the lectures focus on current practices employed in both large and small operations, the laboratories offer opportunities to apply management practices and to visit a variety of commercial operations in the area. Requires participation outside of scheduled class hours.

Prerequisite(s): DS 3010 - Animal Feeding and Nutrition and DS 3029 - Dairy and Livestock Genetics.

2 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory
3 credits