Introductory Livestock Production Science 1(3L-2P) Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.
Introduces 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.
ANSC 55.6
Animal Nutrition and Feeding 2(3L-2P) Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.
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.
ANSC 56.6
Animal Breeding and Genetics 2(3L-2P) Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.
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.
ANSC 65.6
Beef and Sheep Production 1(3L-2P) Prerequisite(s): ANSC55 and 56, and PLSC 58 or permission of the instructor.
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.
ANSC 77.6
Livestock Production Enterprises 2(4P) Prerequisite(s): ANSC 65 or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program. Corequisite(s): ANSC 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.
ANSC 78.3
Horse Care 2(3L-3P) Prerequisite(s): ANSC 55 and 56; or permission of the instructor and enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.
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.
ANSC 79.6
Swine Dairy and Poultry Production 2(3L-2P) Prerequisite(s): ANSC 41, 55, 56 or permission from the instructor.
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.
ANSC 88.3
ANSC 89.6
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
ANSC 212.3
Livestock and Poultry Production 1(3L-2P)
The structure of the livestock and poultry industries. Principles, problems, and programs associated with production.