AGS 410 - Swine Production II

1.50 Credit(s)

This course is one of two swine courses that together provide a basic foundation required for one planning to operate or become employed by a swine enterprise. Major topics include the fundamentals of swine care in the grower finisher phase, comprehensive management, disease prevention and control. The evaluation of swine, feeding, housing management, sanitation, biosecurity and practices that optimize production efficiency and animal well-being are also covered. This course will also place address the economic, social, environmental and physical demands of swine production sustainability. 29.7 Lec. Hrs.