AN SC 41.6
Introductory Livestock Production Science
1(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

A course introducing students to the structure of the livestock industry in Canada and Saskatchewan. Includes a survey of government programs and management methods for the beef, dairy, swine, poultry and exotic livestock industries, with emphasis on sustainable farming operations. The course will also provide a scientific basis for farm animal production by exploring some of the basic biology related to animal anatomy, cell and nervous function, muscle physiology and regulation of growth and carcass quality.

AN SC 53.3
Animal Nutrition
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture. program in the College of Agriculture

An introduction to basic nutrition and digestion in monogastric and ruminant animals. Quantification of nutrient contribution of feeds and the consequences of deficiencies/toxicities of individual nutrient classes. Laboratory sessions cover interpretation of dietary requirements and feed analysis.

AN SC 54.3
Animal Feeding
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): AN SC 53.3 or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

A review of feed classification, emphasizing local ingredients and their use in animal feeds. Factors affecting ingredient quality, feed mixing systems, and feed processing are discussed along with feed regulations and responsibility in feed mixing. Laboratory sessions cover feeding attributes of ingredients and feed formulation.

AN SC 56.6
Animal Breeding and Genetics
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

This course is designed to acquaint students with the reproductive systems of domestic animals, principles and systems of selecting and breeding farm species of livestock in purebred and commercial enterprises, genetic principles, mating systems, selection techniques, and measures of genetic progress.

AN SC 63.3
Beef Cow-Calf Production
1(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): AN SC 53.3, 54.3, 56.6; PL SC 58.3; or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

The cow-calf sector of the beef industry will be covered from the standpoint of national and global concerns. Facilities, breeding and calf management, feeding, health and marketing will be discussed. Laboratory sessions will include projects, seminars and tours to provide the student with practical training and knowledge of this sector of the beef industry.

AN SC 64.3
Beef Feedlot and Sheep Production
1(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): AN SC 53.3, 54.3, and 56.6; or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

Provides an understanding of the feeding and management of feedlot cattle and sheep housed under western Canadian environmental conditions. Emphasis is placed on global competitiveness. Facilities, feeding, health and recommended management practices will be discussed. Laboratory sessions will include projects, demonstrations, tours and computer exercises to provide practical training and knowledge in these industries.

AN SC 75.3
Swine Production
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): AN SC 41.6, 53.3 and 54.3; or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

General overview of the global and national swine industry. Facilities, feeding and recommended management practices related to the breeding herd, weaner, grower and finisher pig will be covered. Laboratory exercises will involve solving swine feeding and management problems.

AN SC 76.3
Dairy and Poultry Production
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): AN SC 41.6, 53.3, 54.3 and 56.6; or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the College of Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

A course dealing with management principles and practices in dairy and poultry production. Lecture topics will include breeding, feeding, management and marketing for both livestock classes. Laboratory sessions will provide relevant demonstrations and exercises, including some hands-on work with livestock.

AN SC 77.6
Livestock Production Enterprises
2(4P)
Prerequisite(s): AN SC 63.3 and 64.3; or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.
Corequisite(s): AN SC 75.3 and 76.3

This course will expose students to practical aspects of livestock production and agribusiness. Critical analysis of specific livestock operations will be carried out using actual production and financial data. Guest lecturers will lead discussions on the most recent advances in animal agriculture, ethics, research, policy and industry structure.

AN SC 78.3
Horse Care
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): AN SC 53.3, 54.3 and 56.6; or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture.

A basic course on all aspects of horse management. Topics covered include conformation, nutrition, breeding, conditioning and diseases. Horse related businesses and training methods are also discussed.