Animal Science

The livestock and meat industry ranks among the greatest industries in the United States. Livestock and crops go hand in hand to provide food and fi ber for mankind throughout the world. Livestock systems in this country (involving breeding, nutrition, management, marketing, selection, and meat processing) are the most sophisticated of any that can be found in the world. We have progressed in the discovery of new approaches to effi ciency in the production and processing of food and fi ber. The student will be introduced to animal systems, diseases, management practices, evaluation methods, animal nutrition, animal reproduction, and animal management.
(Can be taken for science credit.)

 

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Year: 1 credit
Supplies: 3- ring notebook—2”