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Apr 20, 2024
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AGSC 418 - Beef Cattle Management (3 Units) CO14
Study of the major management topics in all major phases of beef cattle production, including, but not exclusive to, cow calf operations, breeding animal development, backgrounding, finishing and marketing.
Corequisite(s): AGSC 100 or AGSC 206 or AGSC 406 .
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Core Status: CO14
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to describe the components of the beef cattle industry and discuss interactions between various market segments.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate application of managerial skills and production techniques through hands-on exercises during laboratory practicals.
3. Students will be able to assess through problem solving exercises the complexity of ranches, natural systems, and regulations which can complicate human efforts to manage the grazing environment.ich can complicate human efforts to manage the grazing environment.
4. Students will be able to apply knowledge from agricultural science, nutrition, and rangeland management to develop a comprehensive business and management plan for a beef cattle business venture (CO14).
5. Students will be able to communicate management decisions and business plan orally to the class and other audience members (CO14).
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