Animal Production

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This degree encompasses science, production, marketing, research and utilization of animals and animal products in agriculture, entertainment and companionship. It prepares students for careers related to livestock agri-business, production and management. A strong animal sciences curriculum that includes genetics, nutrition and physiology combined a business component that includes economics, marketing, and management to prepare graduates for all phases of the livestock industry.

Program Purpose

2 + 2 program to the University of Arizona Animal Production Bachelor's Degree and to allow a pathway for students interested in Veterinarian Medicine or Pre-Professional careers.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss basic information on the study of germination, emergence, growth, and reproduction of important economic species; and how these plant processes are influenced by the environment, such as soil-water-plant relations.
• Discuss the fundamental principles of soil science, the origin, nature and classification of soils, the chemical, physical and biological properties in relation to growth and nutrition, and problems of saline soils.
• Identify and discuss the processes of meat, milk, eggs, and wool production utilizing the following species: poultry, swine, sheep, goats, and cattle (dairy and beef).
• Demonstrate animal management skills and techniques for beef, swine, sheep, goats, companion animals and  horses.
• Demonstrate breeding and development processes for beef, swine, sheep, goats, companion animals and  horses.
• Determine animal nutritional needs and feed requirements for major classes of livestock.
• Identify the nutritional effects on carcass yield.

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