ANSC 356 Poultry Production and Management

This course covers integration and practical applications of principles of animal breeding and genetics, health, nutrition, reproduction, housing and equipment, and economics of a poultry operation, with an emphasis on chickens. The structure and dynamics of the industry, and economic importance to the national economy, performance standards, selection criteria, product markets, reproduction options, and production techniques for modern broiler and layer operations will be discussed.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

ANSC 131, ANSC 231, ANSC 232, or permission of the instructor