ANS 216A Applied Sheep Production

Covers fundamentals of modern sheep production, including sheep breeds, industry segments, nutrition, reproduction, diseases and parasites, wool evaluation, marketing and modern management practices. Note: Course offered alternate years only.

Credits

4

Offered

Offered alternate years - Winter only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe various facets of the U.S sheep industry Identify sheep breeds and their significance within U.S sheep industry Move, catch and restrain sheep with limited stress to the sheep Identify anatomy and describe functions of the sheep digestive and reproductive systems Develop a flock health program and perform critical husbandry skills.