AGRI 254 Principles of Animal Breeding

Application of genetic principles in livestock improvement. Systems of selection, crossbreeding, and inbreeding in farm animals. Use and value of performance testing. Use of records in breeding management.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

This course is taught by the University of Idaho faculty and is cross listed as AGRI 254.

AGRI 254Principles of Animal Breeding

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I. General Information

Department

Agriculture

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Other

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

This course is taught by the University of Idaho faculty and is cross listed as AGRI 254.

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Application of genetic principles in livestock improvement. Systems of selection, crossbreeding, and inbreeding in farm animals. Use and value of performance testing. Use of records in breeding management.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies