Swine Science and Pork Production (A)

3 credits · Undergraduate

Globally, pork production is a significant source of animal protein. Swine science provides the tools to accomplish pork production. This course will cover aspects of pork production including nutrition, management, breeding, housing, health and post-farmgate opportunities. The science of swine will be discussed, including biology and the role of swine as models for human studies. PREREQUISITES: ANSC 2005, ANSC 3000, BIOA 2006, NUTR 3001 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab