Course Catalog

ANS-216 Livestock Industry Mechanization

This course covers livestock machinery and equipment as it applies to animal welfare. Topics include the selection and operation of tractors used in forage production, waste disposal equipment, tillage and harvesting equipment, animal housing equipment, and general animal production infrastructure as it relates to overall animal welfare. Upon completion, students should be able to identify equipment parts, explain the basic principles of machinery operation and management, and maintain proper livestock housing equipment as it pertains to animal welfare.

Class

2

Lab

2

Clinical

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None