Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Introductory Livestock Production Science 1(3L-2P) Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.
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 introduction to basic nutrition and digestion in monogastric and ruminant animals. Quantification of the nutrient contribution of feeds and the consequences of deficiencies/toxicities of individual nutrient classes. The second half of the course will review feed classification, emphasizing local ingredients and their use in animal feeds. Factors affecting ingredient quality, feed mixing systems and feed processing are discussed; with feed regulations and responsibility in feed mixing. Laboratory sessions cover interpretation of dietary requirements, feed analysis, feeding attributes of ingredients and feed formulation.
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.
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. The second half of this course 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, seminars, demonstrations, tours and computer exercises to provide the student with practical training and knowledge of these sectors of the beef industry.
AN SC 77.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session»Livestock Production Enterprises 2(4P) Prerequisite(s): AN SC 65 or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program. Corequisite(s): AN SC 79.
Exposes 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.
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.
Deals with the management principles and practices in swine, dairy and poultry production. Lecture topics will include breeding, feeding, management and marketing for these livestock classes. Laboratory sessions will involve solving feeding and management problems, relevant demonstrations and exercises, and some hands-on work with livestock.
Special Topics
These courses are offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in such opportunities should contact the department for information on offerings.