FBMT 2236 Special Topics - Livestock

Description

Special Topics - Livestock focuses on the analysis of special topics in livestock management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best serve student needs. Beef cow/calf, dairy, swine, sheep, goat, turkey, chicken, dairy heifers, beef market, and specialty livestock.

Management Credits

2

Topics to be Covered

1. Determine a livestock management specific focus for the course based on your farm business

2. Investigate information related to the livestock management special focus

3. Develop an implementation plan

4. Implement the plan

5. Evaluate the plan

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a nutrient and/or pest management plan

2. Evaluate profitability

3. Develop enterprise budget

4. Develop inventory tracking

5. Generate tracking report for feed fed

6. Prepare animal welfare plan